Vertex Says Efficacy of Drug Was Overstated

Published May 31, 2012

Vertex Says Efficacy of Drug Was Overstated

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By PETER LOFTUS Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday it overstated the efficacy of a cystic-fibrosis therapy earlier this month when it reported better-than-expected clinical trial results that had sent its stock price soaring.
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Pfizer: Stock Hinged On New Drug Outcome

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Pfizer (PFE) seems to be having trouble getting its new rare disease drug approved by the FDA. As things stand, the health advisory panel that is addressing the issue has given a split vote on whether the drug, aimed at treating a rare …
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