
pmid: 16522573
Infectious and parasitic diseases create enormous health burdens, but because most of the people suffering from these diseases are poor, little is invested in developing treatments. We propose that developers of treatments for neglected diseases receive a "priority review voucher." The voucher could save an average of one year of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and be sold by the developer to the manufacturer of a blockbuster drug. In a well-functioning market, the voucher would speed access to highly valued treatments. Thus, the voucher could benefit consumers in both developing and developed countries at relatively low cost to the taxpayer.
Marketing, Antiparasitic Agents, Drug Industry, Orphan Drug Production, United States Food and Drug Administration, Legislation, Drug, Health Services Accessibility, United States, Patents as Topic, Anti-Infective Agents, Humans, Program Development, Developing Countries, Drug Approval, Reimbursement, Incentive
Marketing, Antiparasitic Agents, Drug Industry, Orphan Drug Production, United States Food and Drug Administration, Legislation, Drug, Health Services Accessibility, United States, Patents as Topic, Anti-Infective Agents, Humans, Program Development, Developing Countries, Drug Approval, Reimbursement, Incentive
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