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Title: The challenges of orphan drugs and orphan diseases: real and imagined. Author: Hudson I, Breckenridge A. Journal: Clin Pharmacol Ther; 2012 Aug; 92(2):151-3. PubMed ID: 22814659. Abstract: The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 in the United States and similar legislation in Europe in 1999 provided incentives for companies to develop and sell medicines for diseases with a small market. In this Commentary, we outline the European position on the regulation of orphan drugs and explain where it differs from the regulation in the United States.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]