EMA Orphan Drug Designation

Statutory

Description & Eligibility

EU designation for medicines treating life-threatening or chronically debilitating rare conditions (prevalence <=5 in 10,000), granting up to 10 years market exclusivity.

Legal Reference / Source

Regulation (EC) No 141/2000

EMA Orphan Drug Designation
Legal StatusStatutory
Source Ref.Regulation (EC) No 141/2000
Countries0 countries
Compliance Check
Legal Review7/24/2026
Global ValidityVerified