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Rare diseases: FDA proposes new system to therapy approvals

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  • Matthew Perrone

  • February 23, 2026

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    The FDA proposed a new pathway to expedite the approval of customized treatments for rare diseases, addressing industry concerns about profitability.

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    This innovative framework aims to facilitate the development of therapies that have only been tested in a limited number of patients.

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    FDA Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized the need to remove barriers and promote scientific advances for rare disease treatments.

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    The new pathway, named plausible mechanism, requires evidence that therapies target specific genetic or biological abnormalities.

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    The FDA will accept public comments on the draft guidance for 60 days before finalizing the new approval process.

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