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The Motley Fool January 24, 2008 Brian Lawler	Vertex Under the Gun Vertex announces development plans for its lead drug. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool July 27, 2011 Brian Orelli	Good Combo; Too Bad There's Competition Vertex's VX-222 helps standard of care but still requires an injected medication.
Chemistry World December 3, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	New wave of hepatitis C drugs hits US shore Johnson & Johnson's hepatitis C drug Olysio (simeprevir) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The Motley Fool August 11, 2010 Brian Orelli	Dang! This Drug Is Shining Brighter Vertex illuminates telaprevir's additional benefit in treating hepatitis C patients.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2011 Brian Orelli	If You Can't Beat 'Em, Use 'Em to Beat Your New Rival Merck is supposed to be a bitter rival to Roche in the hepatitis C space. Instead, it's extending the hand of friendship.
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The Motley Fool August 10, 2010 Ryan McBride	Vertex's Telaprevir Clears Hurdle, Could Halve Treatment Times for Hepatitis C Study results are positive.
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