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The company’s main area of focus is cystic fibrosis (CF). The company’s lead marketed products are Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor), Symdeko/Symkevi (tezacaftor in combination with ivacaftor), Orkambi (lumacaftor in combination with ivacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor), which are collectively approved to treat the majority of the people with CF in North America, Europe and Australia. Trikafta, Vertex’s triple combination regimen, was approved by the FDA in October 2019 for the treatment of CF in people aged 12 years and older who have at least one F508del mutation. Kaftrio (brand name of Trikafta in EU) was approved in the European Union in August 2020. It is also being evaluated in younger patients in the United States. With approval of Trikafta, Vertex can address a significantly larger CF patient population — almost 90% of patients with CF — in the future. Meanwhile, Vertex is pursuing genetic therapies to address the remaining 10% of CF patients. While CF remains the main area of focus, Vertex is also developing treatments for sickle cell disease, thalassemia and pain management.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Vertex's Kalydeco Wins Health Canada Nod to Treat CF in Kids
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) gains a nod from Health Canada for Kalydeco to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in children aged 12 to less than 24 months.
Is a Beat in the Cards for Celgene (CELG) in Q4 Earnings?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors are looking forward to Revlimid's performance and updates from the recently announced merger agreement when Celgene Corporation (CELG) reports Q4 results.
Merck KGaA Gives Vertex Rights to Two Gene-Editing Compounds
by Zacks Equity Research
Merck KGaA (MKGAF) inks an exclusive licensing agreement with Vertex for two DNA-dependent protein kinase inhibitors in the field of gene editing for six specific genetic disease indications.
Vertex Terminates COO Ian Smith on Code of Conduct Violation
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) announces termination of its chief operating officer, Ian Smith, owing to violation of the company's code of conduct and values.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
CELG or VRTX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
by Zacks Equity Research
CELG vs. VRTX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Biotech Stock Roundup: Amgen, Vertex Get EC Nod for Label Expansion of Drugs
by Zacks Equity Research
A low key week for the biotech sector with regular drug approvals and pipeline updates.
Vertex's Orkambi Wins EU Nod to Treat Cystic Fibrosis in Kids
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) gains an EU approval for Orkambi to treat 2-5-year-old children suffering cystic fibrosis (CF).
Moderna (MRNA) Announces Pipeline Progress, Shares Rise
by Zacks Equity Research
Modern's pipeline of mRNA candidates, which are being developed for several cancer indications and rare diseases, is progressing well.
Vertex, CRISPR's Sickle Disease Drug Gets FDA's Fast Track Tag
by Zacks Equity Research
FDA grants a Fast Track designation to Vertex (VRTX) and CRISPR Therapeutics' gene editing candidate, CTX001, for the treatment of sickle cell disease.
Vertex Joins Forces With Arbor to Build Gene-Editing Therapies
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) inks a collaboration deal with small biotech entity Arbor to discover novel proteins for progressing discovery of gene-editing therapies to tackle serious ailments.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amgen, Aduro, Vertex, Evofem and Incyte
by Zacks Equity Research
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amgen, Aduro, Vertex, Evofem and Incyte
Biotech Stock Roundup: Pipeline Updates From VRTX & AMGN, ADRO Teams Up With LLY
by Zacks Equity Research
A busy week for the biotech sector with quite a few licensing deals and other regulatory updates.
Vertex's (VRTX) 3rd Study on Pain Drug Meets Primary Endpoint
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) reports positive phase II data of its pipeline candidate VX-150 in patients with pain caused by small fiber neuropathy.
5 Drug/Biotech Stocks With Promise to Sustain Bull Run in 2019
by Zacks Equity Research
The big drug stocks are on a strong footing of late. Here are five such picks from the biotech and large-cap pharma space that are expected to do well in 2019 too.
Should You Invest in the Invesco Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome ETF (PBE)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for PBE
5 Top Drug/Biotech Merger & Acquisition Targets for 2019
by Kinjel Shah
Here are five stocks that are attractive and most likely to be takeout targets in 2019.
Biotech Stock Roundup: ASH Meet in Focus, Gilead's Drugs Get Approval in China
by Zacks Equity Research
This week, focus was on data presented at the annual conference of the American Society of Hematology from Dec 1-4. Apart from this, the regular pipeline updates were also in focus in the biotech sector.
Vertex's (VRTX) Triple Combo Cystic Fibrosis Studies Succeed
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex's (VRTX) two phase III studies evaluating a triple combination regimen of VX-659 plus tezacaftor and ivacaftor meet the primary endpoint. Stock rises almost 5%.
Biotech Stock Roundup: Pipeline Updates From CELG & VRTX, ZFGN Plunges on Hold News
by Zacks Equity Research
Pipeline and regulatory updates are the key highlights in the biotech sector this week.
Biotech Stock Roundup: GILD's Drug Wins Nod in China, Arena Up On Licensing Deal
by Zacks Equity Research
Regulatory news and licensing contracts are key highlights in the biotech sector this week.
Should You Invest in the Invesco Dynamic Biotechnology & Genome ETF (PBE)?
by Sweta Killa
Sector ETF report for PBE
Vertex (VRTX) Gets Positive CHMP Opinion for Orkambi in Kids
by Zacks Equity Research
CHMP gives positive opinion to Vertex's (VRTX) label expansion of Orkambi.
Celldex (CLDX) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss
by Zacks Equity Research
Celldex (CLDX) reports narrower-than-expected loss in Q3. Revenues fall on reduced contract revenues and also miss estimates.