What is the difference between VX-809 and VX-770, Vertex’s other drug?
VX-809 and VX-770 are two drugs being studied in separate clinical trials. VX-770 is further along in clinical trials. It started Phase 3 registration trials in May 2009. VX-809 just completed a Phase 2a clinical trial. The first trial examining VX-809 and VX-770 together in CF patients is currently in the planning phases.