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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

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NAS:VRTX (USA)   Ordinary Shares
$ 401.08 +0.92 (+0.23%) 08:08 PM EST
28.88
P/B:
5.88
Market Cap:
$ 103.66B
Enterprise V:
$ 93.02B
Volume:
1.06M
Avg Vol (2M):
989.41K
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Volume:
1.06M
Avg Vol (2M):
989.41K

Business Description

Description
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors targeting acute and chronic pain using nonopioid treatments, and small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.