VX-840 is under clinical development by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase I for Kidney Disease (Nephropathy). According to GlobalData, Phase I drugs for Kidney Disease (Nephropathy) have a 71% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Phase II. GlobalData’s report assesses how VX-840’s drug-specific PTSR and Likelihood of Approval (LoA) scores compare to the indication benchmarks. Buy the report here.

GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval.

VX-840 overview

Small molecules are under development for the treatment of kidney diseases. It acts by targeting APOL1 (apolipoprotein L1). It is administered through oral route.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals overview

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Vertex) is a biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative drugs for the treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases. The company’s product portfolio includes Trikafta, Symdeko/Symkevi, Orkambi (ivacaftor/lumacaftor), and Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. Through its research and development efforts, the company focuses on cystic fibrosis, sickle cell diseases, beta thalassemia, type-1 diabetes and pain. It uses state-of-the-art technology platforms to discover new disease targets, compounds, delivery mechanisms, and treatment modalities. Vertex has R&D centers and commercial offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. The company offers its products in the US, Europe, Australia, and Canada. Vertex is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the US.

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This content was updated on 2 September 2023

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