Opportunities in the European Regulatory Framework for Orphan Medicinal Products

is being presented by Dr. Maureen Graham, Managing Director, of Diamond BioPharm Limited and airs on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012. For more details, or to register please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

The orphan drug regulation in Europe came into force over 10 years ago, with the aim of stimulating research and development of medicinal products for rare diseases. Obtaining and maintaining orphan status opens up a number of opportunities to companies developing such products, but it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the orphan rules in Europe in order to fully benefit from the incentives offered.

This audio conference presentation provides an overview of the legislative framework, and highlights the incentives available. Our speaker focuses on the most important aspects that need to be considered when compiling an application for orphan designation, and how this may impact the development program. Finally, the presentation summarizes both the potential pros and cons will be summarized.