Stunning Start For Vertex Cystic Fibrosis Triple Combo

Trikafta Shatters Forecasts With Q4 $420m Sales

Only nine weeks after US approval, Trikafta, which in theory can treat 90% of all patients with cystic fibrosis, is already Vertex's top-selling medicine.

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Spectacular launch for Trikafta • Source: Shutterstock

Analysts have been stunned by the launch of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Trikafta, with the first triple combination therapy for cystic fibrosis recording a whopping $420m in revenues iust nine weeks since US approval.

Wall Street had been estimating sales in the region of $30m-$70m for Trikafta (elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor) which was approved by the US...

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