Orphan Drug Insights Journal

Stay ahead of industry news, regulatory policy shifts, and orphan drug designation strategies.

Only Orphans Cote breaks down what matters most to rare disease drug developers to help sponsors bring new therapies to patients faster.

Rare Disease Imaging
By Tina Wang December 4, 2025
Understand the core requirements of IND-enabling studies that support FDA clearance for first-in-human trials and how strategic planning accelerates approval.
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By Only Orphans Cote November 13, 2025
Learn why FDA issues deficiency letters for Orphan Drug Designation applications. Understand the most common pitfalls in medical rationale and prevalence justification.
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October 30, 2025
Learn the benefits of orphan drug designation, how market exclusivity works, and when to apply for faster approval and greater funding success.
October 2, 2025
FDA’s new Rare Disease Evidence Principles (RDEP): what this means for biotech sponsors and orphan drug developers seeking faster approvals.