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Dec 21, 2020
Vertex Announces FDA Approvals of TRIKAFTA® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor), SYMDEKO® (tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) and KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) for Use in People With CF With Certain Rare Mutations
- More than 600 people with certain rare CF mutations are now eligible for TRIKAFTA, SYMDEKO or KALYDECO - BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the eligibility for TRIKAFTA ®
Dec 05, 2020
CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Present New Data for Investigational CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing Therapy, CTX001™ at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition, Together With Publication in the New England Journal of Medicine
- Beta thalassemia: All seven patients were transfusion independent with 3 to 18 months of follow-up after CTX001 infusion - - Sickle cell disease: All three patients were free of vaso-occlusive crises with 3 to 15 months of follow-up after CTX001 infusion - - Nineteen patients have been dosed with
Dec 01, 2020
CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex to Host Investor Webcast to Review Data Presented at the 62nd American Society of Hematology Annual (ASH) Meeting and Exposition for Investigational CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing Therapy CTX001™ in Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassemia
ZUG, Switzerland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and BOSTON , Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the companies will host an investor webcast on December 9, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
Nov 27, 2020
Vertex Announces European Commission Approval for SYMKEVI® (tezacaftor/ivacaftor) With KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) for Eligible Children With Cystic Fibrosis Ages 6-11 Years
- The combination therapy is a new treatment option for CF patients who are homozygous for F508del - - The only medicine to treat the underlying cause of CF in this age group with one F508del mutation and one of 14 residual function mutations - LONDON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov.
Nov 13, 2020
Vertex Recommends Rejection of ‘Mini-Tender’ Offer From TRC Capital Investment Corporation
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq:VRTX) today announced that it has been notified of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer dated November 9, 2020 , made by TRC Capital Investment Corporation , an Ontario, Canada , corporation to purchase up to
Nov 12, 2020
Vertex to Present at the Jefferies Virtual London Health Care Conference on November 19
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that management will present at the Jefferies Virtual London Health Care Conference on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9:05 a.m. ET ( 2:05 p.m. GMT ).
Nov 05, 2020
Vertex Announces European Commission Approval for KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) as First and Only CFTR Modulator to Treat Eligible Infants With Cystic Fibrosis as Early as Four Months of Age
- Approval provides opportunity to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis earlier than ever before in Europe - LONDON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the European Commission has granted approval of the label extension
Nov 04, 2020
CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing Therapy CTX001™ for Severe Hemoglobinopathies Accepted for Plenary Presentation at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting and Exposition
ZUG, Switzerland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and BOSTON, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced data in seven patients from two ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials of the investigational CRISPR/Cas9
Oct 29, 2020
Vertex Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Financial Results
-Product revenues of $1.54 billion , a 62% increase compared to Q3 2019- -Company raises revenue guidance; now expects 2020 product revenues of $6.0 to $6.2 billion - BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today reported consolidated financial
Oct 19, 2020
Vertex to Announce Third-Quarter 2020 Financial Results on October 29
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) will report its third-quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2020 after the financial markets close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET .
Oct 14, 2020
Vertex Provides Update on its Clinical Programs Targeting Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Phase 2 study of VX-814 in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency discontinued based upon safety and pharmacokinetic data - - Phase 2 study of VX-864 continues to enroll and dose patients; data expected in H1 2021 - - AATD research program continues to progress - BOSTON --(BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2020
FDA Approves KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) as First and Only CFTR Modulator to Treat Eligible Infants With CF as Early as Four Months of Age
-Approval provides opportunity to treat the underlying cause of CF earlier than ever before- -Safety data from a cohort of the Phase 3 ARRIVAL study support treatment with KALYDECO in children ages four to
Sep 24, 2020
Vertex to Present New Data at European and North American Virtual Cystic Fibrosis Conferences Highlighting Long-Term Use of CFTR Modulators
- Oral presentation of interim results from TRIKAFTA ® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) open-label safety extension study to be presented at the ECFS Digital Conference - - Six presentations highlighting data from KALYDECO ® (ivacaftor), ORKAMBI ® (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) and TRIKAFTA
Sep 22, 2020
CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announce Priority Medicines (PRIME) Designation Granted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to CTX001™ for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
ZUG, Switzerland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and BOSTON, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inco r porated  (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation to CTX001, an
Sep 16, 2020
Moderna and Vertex Establish New Collaboration to Treat Cystic Fibrosis Using Gene Editing
Second collaboration between Moderna and Vertex based on Moderna’s proprietary mRNA and LNP technology Collaboration will leverage Vertex’s investments and capabilities in genetic technologies for CF Moderna to receive $75 million upfront, with potential for additional development, regulatory and
Sep 14, 2020
Vertex Announces European Medicines Agency Type II Variation Marketing Authorization Application Validation for KAFTRIO® (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) in Combination with ivacaftor in People with One Copy of the F508del Mutation
LONDON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated a Type II Variation Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for the expanded indication of KAFTRIO ®* (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor)
Sep 10, 2020
Vertex Announces Positive Phase 3 Study for TRIKAFTA® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) in Children Ages 6-11 Years With Cystic Fibrosis to Support Submissions for Global Regulatory Approvals
BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the company has completed a global Phase 3 study of TRIKAFTA ® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor)   in children ages 6 through 11 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have
Sep 10, 2020
The Vertex Foundation Announces €1 Million Donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities at the New Children’s Hospital in Ireland
LONDON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2020-- The Vertex Foundation , a nonprofit charitable foundation, today announced a €1 million donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to support the construction of a Ronald McDonald House at the new children’s hospital in Dublin, Ireland .
Sep 01, 2020
FDA Accepts Vertex’s Supplemental New Drug Applications for TRIKAFTA® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor), SYMDEKO® (tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) and KALYDECO® (ivacaftor) for Additional CFTR Mutations
- More than 600 people with certain rare CF mutations could become newly eligible for TRIKAFTA, SYMDEKO or KALYDECO - BOSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2020-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted three supplemental
Aug 21, 2020
European Commission Approves KAFTRIO® (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) in Combination With Ivacaftor to Treat Cystic Fibrosis in People Ages 12 Years and Older
– For the first time, up to 10,000 people in Europe ages 12 years and older with one F508del mutation and one minimal function mutation will be eligible for a medicine that treats the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis – – People 12 years of age and older who have two F508del mutations will also
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