ORPHAN DRUG at Medical Glossary
What is it? A category created by FDA for medications used to treat diseases that occur rarely, so there is little financial incentive for industry to develop them. Orphan drug status gives the manufacturer specific financial incentives to provide the drug.Medical Definition Added By: Logan
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