VRTX — Patent US9670163 Expiration for SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED)
Dec 28, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's patent US9670163 for its product SYMDEKO (COPACKAGED) is set to expire on December 28, 2026. The patent covers solid state forms of Compound 1, which is integral to the drug's formulation and effectiveness. The expiration of this patent could allow for the entry of generic alternatives, potentially impacting Vertex's revenue from SYMDEKO significantly.
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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX)NASDAQ — Healthcare: Manufacturing, Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
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