BofA analyst Geoff Meacham lowered the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals to $541 from $550 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The cystic fibrosis, CF, franchise continues to growth and the firm notes near-term focus is on the anticipated launch of vanzacaftor triple in 2025, the analyst tells investors. Key opinion leaders have expressed enthusiasm about the approval and anticipate significant switching from other agents, the firm adds. The firm is encouraged by the strong underlying base business provided by the CF franchise and see several opportunities to expand the pipeline.
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