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Wanted: Orphan Drugs, Antivirals Dominate China's Latest Fast Track List

 
• By Brian Yang

Half of the newly selected imported drugs slated for fast track review in China are rare disease treatments, followed by antiviral drugs for influenza and HIV, reflecting key medical needs in the country.

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China Opens Arms To Faster Launches Of Rare Disease Treatments • Source: Shutterstock

Unlike previous rounds of fast track approval review designations in China, in which oncology drugs took the lead, this time orphan drugs are shining.

The latest list of selected products released March 28 by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) appears to have a...

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