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Vertex Pharma profit tops estimates on strong launch of new CF drug [Reuters (UK)]

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) 
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Vertex Pharma profit tops estimates on strong launch of new CF drug | Reuters 3 Min Read (Reuters) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc topped analysts’ forecasts for quarterly profit on Thursday, led by stronger-than expected sales of its latest cystic fibrosis drug as well as double-digit growth in sales of older treatments. Boston-based Vertex, like other biotech firms developing drugs for rare diseases, has received enormous interest from investors attracted to the value from pricey treatments for conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Vertex is a leader in treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-shortening genetic disease that affects some 75,000 people in North America, Europe and Australia, and causes progressive lung damage and loss of lung function. Vertex’s shares have doubled over the past two years, as sales of its CF treatments continue to grow, and the company develops newer drugs for the disease. Its combination treatment, Symdeko, raked in sales of $34 million in the fi Show less Read more
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