The role of globalization in drug development and access to orphan drugs: orphan drug legislation in the US/EU and in Latin America [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/3ix]

The role of globalization in drug development and access to orphan drugs: orphan drug legislation in the US/EU and in Latin America [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/3ix]

Compared to a decade ago, nearly three times as many drugs for rare diseases are slated for development. This article addresses the market access issues associated with orphan drug status in Europe and the United States in contrast to the legislation in five Latin American (LA) countries that have m...

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Main Authors: Renée J.G. Arnold, Lida Bighash, Alejandro Bryón Nieto, Gabriela Tannus Branco de Araújo, Juan Gabriel Gay-Molina, Federico Augustovski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2015-02-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Public Engagement
Science & Medical Policies
Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/4-57/v1

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