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Beyond Opioids: The Race For New Painkillers

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has halted the development of its non-opioid painkiller, creating uncertainty but also a potential opening for competitors. This theme focuses on other pharmaceutical companies that could capture market share as they advance their own non-opioid treatments.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated 1 day ago | Published at Aug 5

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NRXP

NRX PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NRXP

Current price

$2.00

COLL

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc

COLL

Current price

$31.10

PCRX

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

PCRX

Current price

$22.54

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' recent halt of its non-opioid painkiller development has created a significant opportunity in the pain management sector. This setback highlights the immense challenge of developing effective alternatives to traditional opioids, but also opens the door for competitors with promising treatments in their pipelines.

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What You Need to Know

These are high-risk, high-reward biotech investments where clinical trial outcomes can dramatically impact valuations. The companies operate in a sector with enormous potential rewards for successful non-opioid pain treatments, but significant risks as drug development can fail at any stage.

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Why These Stocks

Each company has been carefully selected for their active involvement in developing novel analgesic treatments. With one major competitor stepping back, these firms are positioned to potentially capture market share in the race to deliver the next generation of pain relief solutions.

12 Month Growth Potential

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Group Performance Snapshot

543.46%

Average 12 Month Profit

On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 543.46% over the next year.

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

11 of 12 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

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Group Growth vs Bank interest

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Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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First-Mover Advantage Opportunity

With Vertex stepping back, these companies could be the first to crack the code on effective non-opioid painkillers. The company that succeeds could dominate a massive market worth billions.

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Solving a Global Crisis

The opioid epidemic has created urgent demand for safer pain management alternatives. These biotech firms are racing to develop treatments that could transform healthcare and save lives.

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High-Stakes Innovation

Clinical trial results in this sector can send stock prices soaring or plummeting overnight. Each company represents a calculated bet on breakthrough medical innovation with potentially massive rewards.

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