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The FDA approved six orphan drugs in the first half of 2026—leaving the...

FDA: The FDA approved six orphan drugs in the first half of 2026—leaving the agency just six m... Published Jul 8, 2026. Status: Pending. The FDA approves at l...

  • Actor: FDA
  • Topic: Science
  • Status: Pending
  • Published: Jul 8, 2026
  • Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
The FDA approved six orphan drugs in the first half of 2026—leaving the agency just six months to match last year’s total of 30.

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The FDA approves at least 30 orphan drugs by the end of 2026.

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Original source: biospace.com