Ultra-Rare Orphan Drugs: Advocates Begin Laying Groundwork For New Incentive, Special Pathway
Executive Summary
Rare disease advocates push for National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine study on how or whether ultra-rare should be defined, which could create legislative pressure. In an interview, Ultragenyx CEO Emil Kakkis suggests patient thresholds, accelerated approval triggers.
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