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An image of Cody Burton standing in front of a firetruck wearing his firefighter uniform.
Recovering from a mayday situation: Cody Burton’s story
1 min read

Firefighter Cody Burton is no stranger to how life can change in an instant. Listen as he shares how the tables turned when he was injured on the job and how he navigated the weeks of pain that followed.

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The state of pain in America
4 min read

U.S. survey reveals patient and health care provider insights on acute pain management. Learn more about this significant unmet need and its impact.

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Over two decades of history behind our innovation in pain
1 min read

At Vertex, we’re fearless in our pursuit of innovation, and we’ve spent over 20 years researching potential medicines to treat pain.

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Advocating for alternatives: The Rhodes family story
1 min read

Kerri and Taylor Rhodes felt helpless as they watched their son struggle with substance use disorder after being prescribed an opioid to help with postoperative pain. When their daughter faced the same procedure years later, the family was determined to find a different way to manage her pain.

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Dr. Todd Bertoch shares his perspective on pain
1 min read

Learn more about Dr. Bertoch’s experience as an anesthesiologist and the unmet medical need in his area of work.