Orphan Drugs
Rare and Orphan Diseases: Choosing a Path to Regulatory Approval and Market Success
Explore the regulatory challenges and pathway guidance for sponsors bringing innovative rare and orphan therapies to market.
An Evolving Regulatory Environment for Rare and Orphan Diseases
By 1983, only 38 orphan drugs received FDA approval. Since then, the FDA has significantly changed its approach to rare and orphan diseases.