Business Description
Founded in 1989 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Vertex Pharmaceuticals develops and sells medicines for people living with serious and life-altering conditions. The company is best known for its range of approved treatments for cystic fibrosis, and has recently expanded into areas such as sickle cell disease, a hereditary blood disorder, and acute pain management. Vertex also has a broad pipeline of new treatments in development, targeting conditions including kidney disease, Type 1 diabetes, and muscular disorders. Its products reach patients through specialty pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and drug distributors across the United States and internationally.
