Vertex Refuses To Back Down On England Orkambi Deal
Executive Summary
Vertex is staunchly defending its cystic fibrosis portfolio-based reimbursement deal rejected by NHS England and has called on the UK’s prime minister to intervene. The company says similar deals have worked well in Ireland and Sweden.
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