Establishment and operation of an orphan drug management system
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6672.2010.08.016
- VernacularTitle:建立和实施罕用药制度的探讨
- Author:
Jianguo ZHANG
;
Ruquan JING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Orphan drugs;
Rare disease;
Orphan drug management system
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2010;26(8):601-604
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The orphan drug management system can significantly improve the quality of care and that of life of patients suffering from rare diseases, and accelerate the progress of medicinal science. With experiences of practicing the orphan drug management system in developed countries and regions,including certification of orphan drugs, supports for developing orphan drugs, market protection and clinic application management. Based on such studies, the authors discussed the feasibility and methodology of establishing an orphan drug management system in China, along with the significance of such a system.
