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elexacaftor

Generic: ELEXACAFTOR, IVACAFTOR, TEZACAFTOR; IVACAFTOR·Brand: TRIKAFTA (COPACKAGED)

elexacaftor: developed by 1 company · 2 FDA decisions.

elexacaftor evidence translation

What we can confirm

What it means

Source-backed records connect elexacaftor to VRTX; that link alone does not prove the drug works.

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Watch for new trials or company disclosures after the FDA record.
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Prepared research question

How could elexacaftor → VRTX affect its developer, and what evidence supports the link?

Run cited research

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Development Pipeline (2)
CompanyPhase
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX)Approved
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX)Approved
FDA Decisions2 records
Approval1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRIKAFTA is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older who have a clinical diagnosis of CF and who have at least one variant in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator ( CFTR ) gene that is either responsive based on clinical and/or in vitro data (see Table 6 ) or results in production of CFTR protein [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF(VRTX)FDA ↗
NDA217660Type 3 - New Dosage FormOrphan DrugPriorityOralGranule
Approval1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRIKAFTA is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older who have a clinical diagnosis of CF and who have at least one variant in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator ( CFTR ) gene that is either responsive based on clinical and/or in vitro data (see Table 6 ) or results in production of CFTR protein [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF(VRTX)FDA ↗
NDA212273Type 1 - New Molecular Entity and Type 4 - New CombinationOrphan DrugPriorityOralTablet

Frequently asked questions

Who is developing elexacaftor?

elexacaftor is being developed by VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA.

What is elexacaftor's latest FDA decision?

The most recent tracked FDA decision for elexacaftor is Approval for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRIKAFTA is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older who have a clinical diagnosis of CF and who have at least one variant in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator ( CFTR ) gene that is either responsive based on clinical and/or in vitro data (see Table 6 ) or results in production of CFTR protein [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF, dated April 26, 2023.