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ELX/TEZ/IVA

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · Phase 3 active Small molecule Under review

ELX/TEZ/IVA is a CFTR modulator combination Small molecule drug developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Cystic fibrosis in patients aged 6 years and older with at least one F508del-CFTR mutation, Cystic fibrosis in patients with other CFTR mutations responsive to CFTR modulation. Also known as: VX-445/VX-661/VX-770, elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor.

ELX/TEZ/IVA is a triple combination of CFTR modulators that work together to restore function of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein.

ELX/TEZ/IVA is a medication being studied for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, as part of a Phase 3 clinical trial. It is classified as a 80S Ribosome modulator, a type of MODULATOR drug.

Likelihood of approval
66.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Rare-disease pathway favourability +5.0pp
    Rare-disease drugs benefit from FDA Orphan Drug Act, smaller pivotal trials, and more flexible endpoints. Approval rates run ~5pp above baseline.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameELX/TEZ/IVA
Also known asVX-445/VX-661/VX-770, elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor
SponsorVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Drug classCFTR modulator combination
TargetCFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaRespiratory / Genetic Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Elexacaftor (ELX) is a CFTR corrector that helps the protein fold properly and traffic to the cell surface. Tezacaftor (TEZ) is another corrector that enhances this effect. Ivacaftor (IVA) is a potentiator that increases the open probability of the CFTR channel once it reaches the cell membrane. Together, these three agents address multiple defects in CFTR function caused by F508del and other mutations.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about ELX/TEZ/IVA

What is ELX/TEZ/IVA?

ELX/TEZ/IVA is a CFTR modulator combination drug developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, indicated for Cystic fibrosis in patients aged 6 years and older with at least one F508del-CFTR mutation, Cystic fibrosis in patients with other CFTR mutations responsive to CFTR modulation.

How does ELX/TEZ/IVA work?

ELX/TEZ/IVA is a triple combination of CFTR modulators that work together to restore function of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein.

What is ELX/TEZ/IVA used for?

ELX/TEZ/IVA is indicated for Cystic fibrosis in patients aged 6 years and older with at least one F508del-CFTR mutation, Cystic fibrosis in patients with other CFTR mutations responsive to CFTR modulation.

Who makes ELX/TEZ/IVA?

ELX/TEZ/IVA is developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (see full Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated pipeline at /company/vertex-pharmaceuticals-incorporated).

Is ELX/TEZ/IVA also known as anything else?

ELX/TEZ/IVA is also known as VX-445/VX-661/VX-770, elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor.

What drug class is ELX/TEZ/IVA in?

ELX/TEZ/IVA belongs to the CFTR modulator combination class. See all CFTR modulator combination drugs at /class/cftr-modulator-combination.

What development phase is ELX/TEZ/IVA in?

ELX/TEZ/IVA is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of ELX/TEZ/IVA?

Common side effects of ELX/TEZ/IVA include Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Rash, Elevated transaminases.

What does ELX/TEZ/IVA target?

ELX/TEZ/IVA targets CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) and is a CFTR modulator combination.

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