Update: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Says Journavx Non-Opioid Pain Killer Added to Optum Formulary

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2025.03.07 16:54
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced that its non-opioid pain killer, Journavx, has been added to UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx formulary. This addition highlights the need for new treatment options for acute pain. Optum Rx is currently evaluating the clinical data for Journavx and has placed it on a "non-preferred" tier, indicating it will be covered but may be more expensive than preferred options. Journavx received FDA approval in January for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain.