Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Vertex Common Shareholders (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Potential gross common equivalent shares

The Company did not include the securities described in the following table in the computation of the net loss attributable to Vertex per common share calculations because the effect would have been anti-dilutive during each period:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014	2013
	(in thousands)
Stock options	16,078	21,848
Convertible senior subordinated notes	—	8,192
Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units	2,842	2,682