Lumacaftor monotherapy
Alternative Names: Corrector VX-809; VRT-826809; VX-809Latest Information Update: 02 Oct 2021
At a glance
- Originator Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics; Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Class Amides; Antihaemorrhagics; Benzodioxoles; Benzoic acids; Cyclopropanes; Fluorinated hydrocarbons; Heart failure therapies; Pyridines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Cystic fibrosis
Most Recent Events
- 02 Nov 2020 Royalty Pharma updates royalty agreement
- 23 Feb 2017 Vertex Pharmaceuticals has patent protection for lumacaftor in USA and European Union (Vertex Pharmaceuticals form 10-K, filed in February 2017)
- 06 Oct 2015 Discontinued - Phase-III for Cystic fibrosis in Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, USA (PO)