Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for serious diseases, with an emphasis on treating cystic fibrosis. http://www.vrtx.com/
Industry: Health Care – Major Pharmaceuticals
Stock Symbol: VRTX – NASDAQ
Indexes: S&P 500, Fortune 500, Nasdaq 100
Animal Usage: Animal Testing
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is on the Cruelty Free Investing animal use list due to animal testing as part of product development.
Additional Resources
2015 SEC Filing reference to animal abuse
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for serious diseases, with an emphasis on treating cystic fibrosis. http://www.vrtx.com/