Vertex's New Big Pharma Partners

In this video, health care analysts David Williamson and Max Macaluso discuss Vertex's recent tie up with two deep-pocketed members of big pharma. Although Vertex currently owns the standard of care for hepatitis C treatments, it isn't sitting on its laurels. Watch and find out what this new deal means for Vertex, its partners, and its competitors.

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