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50th orphan medicine receives positive opinion.(Regulatory Action and News)

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European Union -- Efforts in combating rare diseases reached a new milestone this October, with the 50th positive opinion on an orphan medicine being adopted by the EMEA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).

To date, a total of 569 medicines have been awarded orphan-designation status by the European Commission, based on recommendations of the EMEA's Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP).

Developed specifically for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of rare diseases, these medicines …

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