Orphan Drug Standards: Systematic Flexibility
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
The National Organization for Rare Disorders wants FDA to be a bit more rigorous in communicating its regulatory standards. The agency has always been flexible in determining how much evidence of safety and efficacy is necessary when it comes to orphan drugs; sponsors, investors and patients would benefit if that is more clearly spelled out.
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