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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

STU:VX1 (USA)   Ordinary Shares
€ 373.10 (+0.74%) Apr 26
28.62
P/B:
5.83
Market Cap:
€ 95.76B ($ 102.49B)
Enterprise V:
€ 86.06B ($ 92.38B)
Volume:
3.00
Avg Vol (2M):
60.00
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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.