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Company Profile

  • Business 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.

  • Contact

    50 Northern Avenue
    Boston MA 02210
    USA

    T: +1 617 341-6100

    E: investorinfo@vrtx.com

    https://www.vrtx.com

  • Sector

    Healthcare

    Stock type

    Defensive

  • Industry

    Biotechnology

    Fiscal Year End

    31 December 2024

    Employees

    5,400

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