A non-opioid pain medication made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals has received approval for adults from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' drug to treat acute pain, the health regulator said on Thursday, offering a first-of-its-kind alternative to addictive opioid painkillers that have fueled a national crisis.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) stock is rising following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication designed to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The new drug represents a potentially significant advancement in pain management,