Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Webcast of its Presentations at Two Investor Conferences

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that it will webcast its presentations at the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. EST and at the Credit Suisse 18th Annual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. MST (9:30 a.m.

EST).

The presentations will be webcast live and may be accessed from 'Events & Presentations' on the home page of Vertex's website at www.vrtx.com. A replay of the webcasts will also be available on the Company's website for two weeks following each presentation. To ensure a timely connection, it is recommended that users register at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast.

About Vertex Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, cystic fibrosis, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and pain. Vertex co-discovered the HIV protease inhibitor, Lexiva, with GlaxoSmithKline.

Lexiva is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

Vertex's press releases are available at www.vrtx.com.

(VRTX-WEB) SOURCE: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated CONTACT: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Lora Pike, 617-444-6755 Associate Director, Investor Relations Copyright Business Wire 2009 -0- KEYWORD: United States

North America

Massachusetts INDUSTRY KEYWORD: Health

Biotechnology

Infectious Diseases

Oncology

Pharmaceutical SUBJECT CODE: Conference

Webcast