Vertex Gears Up For Next Generation In CF Therapy
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Executive Summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s newest cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) has exceeded Wall Street projections for prescriptions and patient starts, the company reported during its third quarter earnings call Oct. 28.
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