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FDA launches Rare Disease Framework Initiative to gather public feedback

The FDA announced the Rare Disease Framework Initiative on October 14, 2026, aiming to create a fit-for-purpose framework for rare disease drug development. It will host an October 28 meeting at its White Oak campus to solicit feedback from patients, advocates, and industry.

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FDA press announcement, October 14, 2026

FDA Launches the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to Develop a Holistic, Fit-For-Purpose Framework for Rare Disease Drug Development

Read the source: FDA Launches the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to Develop a Holistic, Fit-For-Purpose Framework for Rare Disease Drug Development fda.gov

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