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FDA launches rare disease framework to reshape drug development

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FDA aims to accelerate treatments while maintaining safety standards.

In order to develop a more tailored approach to evaluating drugs and biologics for rare diseases, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new initiative.

Announced on October 14 by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Rare Disease Framework Initiative seeks to create

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