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U.S. News Vertex's HCV Drug VX-950 Gets Fast TrackDecember 9, 2005 A note from TheBody.com: Since this article was written, the HIV pandemic has changed, as has our understanding of HIV/AIDS and its treatment. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information! On Thursday, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the Food and Drug Administration has granted its hepatitis C drug "fast track" status, which formalizes agency assistance in drug development and in-process data submissions. FDA grants fast track designation, which can speed up the review process, to therapies that address an unmet need. Vertex's VX-950 therapy, which is in mid-stage human trials, has the potential to shorten the time hepatitis C patients spend on medication, the company said. Associated Press 12.08.2005 A note from TheBody.com: Since this article was written, the HIV pandemic has changed, as has our understanding of HIV/AIDS and its treatment. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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