Flush With CF Success, Vertex Prepares Next-Gen Pipeline For Busy 2023

Sickle Cell Therapy Could Be Approved Next Year

Vertex’s dominance in cystic fibrosis looks secure for years to come, and 2023 and 2024 could see it bring more ground-breaking innovation to market.

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Vertex shares are up 35% so far this year, making it one of the sector's top mid-sized performers. • Source: Shutterstock

Vertex is continuing to exceed expectations with the worldwide growth of its cystic fibrosis therapies, but it is now gearing up for a busy 2023, during which a handful of mid- and late-stage assets could be confirmed as its next generation of blockbusters.

The Boston, MA-based biotech announced on 27 October third-quarter revenues of $2.33bn, up 18% on the same period last year,...

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