This statistic displays the top 20 EU orphan designations by indication as of October 2015. At this point of the year, there were ** orphan designations associated with ovarian cancer. Orphan drugs are used to target rare diseases or disorders, which in the United States is defined as less than ******* patients. The development of orphan drugs are currently incentivized in the United States through the Orphan Drug Act of 1983.
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Evaluate. (October 30, 2015). Number of leading EU orphan designations by indication as of 2015 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/373441/top-orphan-designations-in-the-eu-by-indication/
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