Pharmacotherapy for rare diseases: the orphan drug landscape
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About the Article Collection
This collection showcases the latest advances in rare disease treatments, bringing together expert insights from academia and industry leaders. Explore innovative therapeutic approaches, newly developed medications, and novel drug classes specifically designed for rare conditions. The collection highlights critical developments in safety, efficacy, and patient-centered care that are transforming treatment options for underserved patient populations. Essential reading for healthcare professionals, researchers, industry specialists, and patient advocates seeking to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of orphan drug development and the promising future for rare disease treatment.
This Article Collection welcomes authors to submit Reviews, Original Research, Drug Evaluations, and short Editorial articles.
The benefit of publishing as part of an Article Collection is that they often become a key resource, driving a research community forward. This has a synergistic effect on every article in the Collection. The articles often receive more views and higher citation numbers as the Collections receive increased promotion via social media and our marketing team.
If you are interested in contributing, or would like to learn more, then please reach out to the Commissioning Editor, Rayya Hajar, who will be happy to assist.
Submission information
Submission deadlines:
Standard track: April 2nd, 2026
Accelerated Publication: June 4th, 2026
Accelerated Publication Plus : July 2nd, 2026
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