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Jul 02, 2015
FDA Approves ORKAMBI™ (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) - the First Medicine to Treat the Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis for People Ages 12 and Older with Two Copies of the F508del Mutation
-Approximately 8,500 people in the U.S. are ages 12 and older and have two copies of the F508del mutation, the most common genetic form of the disease- BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S.
Jul 02, 2015
ADDING MULTIMEDIA FDA Approves ORKAMBI™ (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) - the First Medicine to Treat the Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis for People Ages 12 and Older with Two Copies of the F508del Mutation
-Approximately 8,500 people in the U.S. are ages 12 and older and have two copies of the F508del mutation, the most common genetic form of the disease- BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S.
Jun 18, 2015
Sangeeta N. Bhatia, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Vertex Board of Directors
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Sangeeta N. Bhatia , M.D., Ph.D., joined its board of directors as an independent director. Dr. Bhatia was elected to serve a three-year term ending in 2018. " Dr.
Jun 11, 2015
Vertex Announces Data Presentations at European Cystic Fibrosis Society (ECFS) Conference
-Analysis from TRAFFIC and TRANSPORT extension study of lumacaftor in combination with ivacaftor showed that improvements in lung function and other measures of disease were maintained through 48 weeks in people with cystic fibrosis who have two copies of the F508del mutation- BRUSSELS --(BUSINESS
Jun 04, 2015
Vertex and Parion Sciences Establish Collaboration to Develop Epithelial Sodium Channel (ENaC) Inhibitors in Cystic Fibrosis and Other Pulmonary Diseases
-ENaC inhibition aims to restore or improve hydration of cell surfaces in the lungs to improve lung function- -Parion to receive $80 million up-front payment with potential for additional development and regulatory milestones and royalty payments- BOSTON & DURHAM, N.C.
Jun 03, 2015
Vertex to Present at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare Conference on June 11
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA on Thursday, June 11 th at 12:20 p.m. ET ( 9:20 a.m. PT ).
May 17, 2015
New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Data from Two Phase 3 Studies of ORKAMBITM (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) in People with Cystic Fibrosis who have Two Copies of the F508del Mutation
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the  New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)  published data from the two Phase 3 studies of ORKAMBI TM (lumacaftor/ivacaftor), an investigational medicine designed to treat the underlying cause of
May 13, 2015
Vertex to Present at the UBS Healthcare Conference on May 19
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Jeffrey Leiden , M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, President & CEO of Vertex will present at the UBS Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, May 19 th at 11:00 a.m. ET .
May 12, 2015
Food and Drug Administration Advisory Panel Voted 12 to 1 to Recommend Approval of ORKAMBI™ (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) to Treat People with Cystic Fibrosis Ages 12 and Older Who Have Two Copies of the F508del Mutation
- FDA decision expected by July 5, 2015 PDUFA date- -Approximately 8,500 people with cystic fibrosis in the U.S. have two copies of the F508del mutation and are ages 12 and older- BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S.
Apr 29, 2015
Vertex Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
-First quarter 2015 total revenues of $139 million , including net product revenues of $130 million for KALYDECO ® (ivacaftor) in cystic fibrosis- -Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $1.2 billion on March 31, 2015 - BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Apr 09, 2015
Vertex to Announce First Quarter 2015 Financial Results on April 29
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) will report its first quarter 2015 financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 after the financial markets close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET .
Mar 23, 2015
Vertex Announces Data from 12-Week Phase 2 Safety Study of VX-661 in Combination with Ivacaftor in People with Cystic Fibrosis Who Have Two Copies of the F508del Mutation
-The combination was generally well tolerated and all patients completed 12 weeks of treatment- -Mean within-group absolute improvement from baseline in lung function of 4.4 (p=0.009) and 3.0 (p=0.026) percentage points at week 4 and through 12 weeks of treatment, respectively, in patients who
Mar 18, 2015
Vertex Receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approval of KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) for Children with Cystic Fibrosis Ages 2 to 5 who have Specific Mutations in the CFTR Gene
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved KALYDECO ® for use in children ages 2 to 5 with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have one of 10 mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance
Feb 11, 2015
Vertex to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that it will present at the RBC Capital Market Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, February 24 th at 11:30 a.m. ET . Vertex will also present at the Cowen and Company Healthcare Conference in
Jan 28, 2015
Vertex Reports Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results and Provides Guidance for 2015
-Full-year 2014 total revenues of $580 million , including net product revenues of $464 million for KALYDECO in cystic fibrosis- -Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $1.4 billion on December 31, 2014 - -Company expects total 2015 KALYDECO net revenues of $560 to $580
Jan 11, 2015
Vertex Outlines 2015 Business Priorities to Support the Development, Approval and Launch of New Medicines for the Treatment of People with Cystic Fibrosis
-Priority Review granted for combination of lumacaftor and ivacaftor in people with cystic fibrosis ages 12 and older who have two copies of the F508del mutation; PDUFA date of July 5, 2015 - -More than 3,700 people with CF expected to be eligible to receive KALYDECO by end of 2015 supporting
Jan 06, 2015
Vertex Announces Upcoming Presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that it will webcast its corporate presentation at the 33 rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET ( 9:30 a.m. PT ).
Dec 29, 2014
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) for Use in People with Cystic Fibrosis Ages 6 and Older Who Have the R117H Mutation
--Approximately 500 people with cystic fibrosis ages 6 and older have the R117H mutation in the United States -- BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated  (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a supplemental new drug
Dec 15, 2014
David Altshuler, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Vertex as Executive Vice President of Global Research and Chief Scientific Officer
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that David Altshuler , M.D., Ph.D., will join the company as Executive Vice President, Global Research and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Altshuler was one of the four founding members of the Broad Institute of Harvard
Nov 20, 2014
Vertex to Present at Deutsche Bank BioFEST on December 2
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank BioFEST in Boston on December 2 at 8:45 a.m. ET . Management's remarks can be accessed live through Vertex's website at www.vrtx.com
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