Its blockbuster cystic fibrosis treatment costs $300,000 a year. Now Vertex wants to solve the opioid crisis
The number of people living with CF worldwide is now 105,000, up from 70,000 in 2012, according to estimates from US ...
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$100B Vertex Pharma Working To Recreate $10B Cystic Fibrosis Success - This Time Focused On Pain Management Drugs
Vertex's VX-548, a non-opioid painkiller, is undergoing late-stage clinical trials and shows potential for FDA approval this ...
Doctors protest cost of Vertex cystic fibrosis drug as its scientists prepare to receive $3 million ‘Oscars of Science’ award
Days before three scientists at Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals will share a $3 million prize for revolutionizing the ...
Vertex Announces European Commission Approval for KALYDECO® to Treat Infants With Cystic Fibrosis Ages 1 Month and Older
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the European Commission has granted approval for the label ...
Inspiring Delco woman with cystic fibrosis gives back at Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Professional singer and actress Julia Rae is on a mission to give back at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia by sharing ...
3. How an umbilical cord solved twin-death mystery
Tragic experience Prakash and Sarita, a couple from Haryana, experienced tragedy with the loss of two babies due to cystic ...
‘Groundbreaking’ cystic fibrosis drug safe and effective in newborns, new research shows
Though it is known that drugs like Kalydeco improve cystic fibrosis, the ‘big question’ is if they slow down or prevent ...
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Vertex has top orphan asset in the pipeline, as pharma eyes shiny obesity drugs: report
Vertex’s cystic fibrosis triple combo is poised to become the top selling orphan drug in terms of net present value, amid ...
Southend woman with cystic fibrosis to make world record marathon attempt
A woman with cystic fibrosis is is lacing up to set a new world record by running 36 marathons in 36 days. Sophie Holmes, ...
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Wexford mother shines a light on the incredible work of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
Wexford people are being urged to support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland to help it meet its fundraising target of €300,000 ahead of ...
Personal trainer born with cystic fibrosis on mission to run 36 marathons in 36 days
Sophie Holmes, from Southend, was told she would not live to be 16 years old after the life-changing diagnosis, but has ...
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Landmark study involving babies in Ireland supports use of Cystic Fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age
A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four weeks and above, new research suggests.