As AbbVie’s Challenge Falters, Vertex Looks To Build On CF Dominance

Blockbuster Potential In Late-Stage Pipeline

Vertex is likely to have the cystic fibrosis market to itself for years to come, but investors are banking on it repeating that success in several new first-in-class therapy areas.

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Vertex's CF sales are set to reach $8.5bn this year, but investors are already looking ahead to opportunities in new therapy areas. • Source: Shutterstock

Vertex has been buoyed by sustained double-digit growth for its blockbuster cystic fibrosis therapies in Q1 and is looking to pass that momentum onto a next generation of treatments beyond its core franchise.

The biotech company’s revenues were up 22% compared to the same period last year to $2.10bn, driven by strong launches...

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