Orphan Exclusivity For Gene Therapies Hinges On Two Big Factors
Executive Summary
US FDA draft guidance says that ‘minor differences’ in transgenes and/or vectors won’t be enough for orphan exclusivity, but agency will consider ‘additional features of the final product’ in making the determination.
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