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January 31, 2012

FDA approves Vertex's Kalydeco for cystic fibrosis

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for treating a rare form of cystic fibrosis, the agency said Tuesday.

October 20, 2011

Vertex seeks approval for cystic fibrosis drug

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of a drug for cystic fibrosis, the company said.

July 25, 2011

New drugs to alter HCV treatment, outcomes

A phrase like “silent killer” sounds creepy enough on its own, but it’s an often-used one for a virus that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infects 1.3% to 1.9% of people in the United States. 

June 16, 2011

Axium adds new drugs to HepVisions therapy management program

Specialty pharmacy provider Axium Healthcare Pharmacy has introduced two recently approved hepatitis C drugs to its HepVisions therapy management program, the company said Thursday.

May 23, 2011

FDA approves Incivek as hepatitis C treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for hepatitis C made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the agency said Monday.