Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/l3pcqn/orphan_drugs_in) has announced the addition of the "Orphan Drugs in Asia 2014" report to their offering.

Following the example of the US FDA's Orphan Drug Act established in 1983, some Asian countries have developed orphan drug legislations, such as Singapore's Orphan Drug Exemption to the Medicines Act and Japan's Orphan Drug Amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law.

While laws on orphan drugs in Asia may provide benefits for companies registering new drugs, such as marketing exclusivity, an expedited registration process, and a reduction in the number of clinical trials required, each registration process is unique and can pose a variety of challenges.

This report reviews the orphan drug regulations in 10 Asian countries and discusses various business issues related to orphan drugs in the region. Lists of approved orphan drugs in Japan and Korea as well as a list of orphan drug associations are also included.

Updates for 2014 include:

- Recent 2014 government approval list for orphan drugs in Taiwan

- Updated application forms and requirements in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong and China

- Latest registration policies and regulations on orphan drugs in Asia

- New information involving priority review and regulations in Asia

- Recent data involving orphan drugs market in Asian countries

- 2014 updated fees for Orphan Drug application processes for Japan, China, Korea, and Hong Kong

- Updated contact information for government health agencies in each Asian country

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction

II. Overview of Asia

III. Orphan Drugs in Asia

IV. Issues to Consider Prior to Orphan Drug Registration

V. Japan

VI. Taiwan

VII. Korea

VIII. Hong Kong

IX. China

X. Singapore

XI. Southeast Asia Introduction

XII. Philippines

XIII. Malaysia

XIV. Thailand

XV. Vietnam

XVI. Sales and Marketing of Orphan Drugs in Asia

XVII. Conclusion

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