Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapies to treat serious diseases. With an emphasis on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has pioneered groundbreaking treatments that significantly improve the lives of patients with this genetic disorder. In addition to its work in cystic fibrosis, the company is exploring potential therapies for other rare diseases, including pain management and beta-thalassemia. Vertex is dedicated to advancing scientific research and collaborating with the global medical community to bring new solutions to unmet medical needs. Read More
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced data demonstrating the potentially transformative impact of treating cystic fibrosis (CF) with ALYFTREK ® (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) in children ages 2 to 5, as well as data from 96-week interim analyses of two open-label extension studies of ALYFTREK in children 6 to 11 years and people 12 years and older demonstrating the long-term safety and efficacy profile of the medicine. The data, presented at the European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, show children ages 2 to 5 with vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor-responsive genotypes including those who are homozygous for the F508del mutation (F/F) and those who have F508del/minimal function mutations (F/MF) on ALYFTREK had further improvement in CFTR function from a TRIKAFTA ® baseline as measured by sweat chloride (SwCl), with 65% having achieved SwCl <30 mmol/L after treatment with ALYFTREK. Vertex also presented Phase 3 data of children ages 1 to <2 with TRIKAFTA (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor). Vertex plans to submit for global regulatory approvals of ALYFTREK in children ages 2 to 5 in the first half of 2026, and the company has begun global regulatory submissions for TRIKAFTA in children ages 1 to <2.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced management participation in the Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. Dr. Reshma Kewalramani, President and Chief Executive Officer will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:20 a.m. ET.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Biologics License Application (BLA) submission for povetacicept, an investigational engineered fusion protein and dual inhibitor of the BAFF (B cell activating factor) and APRIL (a proliferation inducing ligand) cytokines, in adults with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today that a reimbursement agreement was signed with the GKV-Spitzenverband for its CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited therapy, CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel). This agreement secures sustainable access to this innovative one-time treatment for eligible patients in Germany ages 12 years and older living with severe sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
Biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 7.8% year on year to $2.99 billion. ...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and reiterated its full year 2026 financial guidance.
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