Vertex Pharmaceuticals ( VRTX 2.53%) has long been known as the company to turn to for life-saving cystic fibrosis (CF) drugs ...

First, a bit of background on the pain-drug environment ... That's why, following this recent FDA approval, Vertex stock makes a no-brainer biotech stock to buy and hold for the long term.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ ... according to a Society of Actuaries report. First, a bit of background on the pain-drug environment in the U.S. so far. Options have been limited to over ...