Vertex Pharmaceuticals Sues US Government Over Fertility Assistance Program for Gene Therapy Patients
1. Lawsuit Filed: Vertex Pharmaceuticals has filed a lawsuit against the US government, seeking approval to provide a fertility preservation program for patients undergoing gene therapy.
2. Fertility Support Program: The program aims to offer fertility treatments to patients who lack insurance coverage and are eligible for financial assistance.
3. Prohibition on Funding: Vertex claims it is currently prohibited from funding fertility treatments for patients due to legal restrictions.
4. Court Declaration: The company is seeking a court declaration that its fertility support program is legal and should be allowed to proceed.
5. US District Court: The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia.