{"id":2178,"date":"2020-01-15T17:07:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T09:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2024-10-14T23:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T15:46:29","slug":"rare-diseases-regulatory-incentives-for-development-of-orphan-drugs-japan-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/2020\/01\/15\/rare-diseases-regulatory-incentives-for-development-of-orphan-drugs-japan-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Diseases: Regulatory Incentives for Development of Orphan Drugs \u2013 JAPAN &#038; AUSTRALIA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Regulatory agencies in various countries are providing benefits &amp; regulatory incentives for orphan drugs such as faster approvals, fee concessions, and financial benefits, and many more. These incentives are to support and encourage pharma companies to work on developing orphan drugs or medical devices for rare diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Regulatory Incentives for Orphan Drugs\" class=\"wp-image-2234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo-732x412.png 732w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rarediseases_orphandrugs_designation_incentives_australia_japan_credevo.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The countries that provide regulatory incentives include the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and recently India. In the previous article, we have seen various regulatory incentives offered by the regulators of the USA and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Check out the first article in this series <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/2019\/12\/15\/rare-diseases-regulatory-incentives-for-development-of-orphan-drugs-us-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rare Diseases: Regulatory Incentives for Development of Orphan Drugs \u2013 US &amp; EU<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we are going to go through the regulations in Japan and Australia for orphan drugs for rare diseases. The next article in this series will cover the details of the incentives from China, South Korea, Russia, and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orphan drugs and rare diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An\u00a0<strong>orphan drug<\/strong>\u00a0is a pharmaceutical agent developed to treat\u00a0<strong>orphan diseases<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>rare diseases<\/strong>. Because they are so rare, it would not be profitable to produce them without government assistance. To encourage R&amp;D, several countries adopt a supportive legislative and regulatory framework, often known as orphan drug designation, for medicines targeting rare diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Need regulatory support for your drug development in rare diseases?<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Credevo provides complete services right from drug development strategy to market approval for drugs in rare diseases. Provide your details in the below form and talk to us now.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory incentives for orphan drugs in Japan &amp; Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the FDA and EMA, many other regulators like PMDA and TGA are providing various incentives for researchers in orphan drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orphan drug regulations in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A disease is classified as rare if it affects fewer than 1 in 2,500 people in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare)<\/strong> makes orphan drug designation and approval decisions on a case-by-case basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for orphan designation status in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of patients who may use the drug or medical device should be less than 50,000 in Japan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The development plan should be appropriate and establish a theoretical rationale for the product for the target disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The drugs or medical devices indicated for the treatment of serious diseases, including difficult-to-treat disease. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, they must be drugs or medical devices for which high medical needs are satisfying one of the following criteria.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no appropriate alternative drug\/medical device or treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect high efficacy or safety compared with existing products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory incentives for orphan drugs in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subsidy payment: <\/strong>Orphan drug\/medical device applicants can receive subsidies through the <strong>National Institute of Biomedical Innovation (NIBIO)<\/strong>. This helps to reduce the financial burden of product development and R&amp;D expenses.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower fee:<\/strong> Applicant can avail of lower user fee categories for consultation with PMDA for orphan-designated drugs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax benefit<\/strong>: Applicant can claim 12% of study expenses for orphan drug\/medical devices incurred during the NIBIO subsidy payment period (not including subsidies granted by NIBIO) as a tax credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory benefits&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guidance and consultation:<\/strong> Orphan drug\/medical device applicants can receive guidance and consultation from the MHLW, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmda.go.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMDA<\/a>, and NIBIO on research and development activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority Consultation:<\/strong> The PMDA provides priority consultation services for orphan drug developers, offering guidance and support throughout the regulatory process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Priority review:<\/strong> Orphan drugs may qualify for an expedited review process, allowing for quicker access to these medications for patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Requirements Reduction:<\/strong> The PMDA may allow a reduction in the amount of clinical data required for approval, making it easier for developers to bring orphan drugs to market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to the National Health Insurance (NHI) System:<\/strong> If approved, orphan drugs may be eligible for inclusion in the NHI system, which helps subsidize costs for patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Exclusivity:<\/strong> Once approved, orphan drugs can receive a period of market exclusivity, preventing the approval of similar products for a specific duration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Extension of re-examination period: <\/strong><\/strong>The regulatory authority can extend the re-examination period for orphan drugs by up to 10 years and for orphan medical devices by up to 7 years after their designation and approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-Marketing Surveillance Flexibility:<\/strong> There may be more flexibility in post-marketing surveillance requirements for orphan drugs, reducing the burden on sponsors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orphan designation process in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rarediseases_orphandrug_designation_processflow_japan_credevo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rarediseases_orphandrug_designation_processflow_japan_credevo.jpg 495w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/rarediseases_orphandrug_designation_processflow_japan_credevo-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <strong>Read more about <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/2019\/04\/16\/rare-diseases-clinical-trials-drug-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rare Diseases: Clinical Trials &amp; Drug Development<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orphan drug regulations in Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A disease is said to be rare if it occurs in less than 1 in 2,000 in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for orphan designation status in  Australia <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the medicine is intended to treat the condition that affects fewer than 5 in 10,000 individuals in Australia when the application is made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not likely to be financially viable for the sponsor to market the medicine in Australia unless each fee referred to in paragraph 45(12)(c) of the regulations were waived in relation to the medicine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory incentives for orphan drugs in Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial<\/strong> <strong>benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Fee waiver:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The orphan drug designation application has no fee. The sponsor needs to pay the determination application fee if applying for orphan drug designation, at the same time as an application for priority determination or provisional determination. This fee is reimbursed if orphan drug designation is approved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluation fee: <\/strong>The regulatory authority waives evaluation fees for prescription medicine registration applications if a related orphan designation is in effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orphan Designation Extension: <\/strong>There are no fee charges for applications to extend orphan drug designation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a consistent and transparent process for assessment against the eligibility criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drugs designated as orphan drugs receive specific recognition from the TGA, which can facilitate their development and approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orphan drugs may qualify for a faster assessment process, allowing for quicker access to these medicines for patients in need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The TGA provides additional support and guidance throughout the regulatory process for orphan drugs, helping sponsors navigate the requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If approved, orphan drugs may be eligible for listing on the PBS, which helps subsidize the cost for patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Marketing benefits <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market exclusivity:<\/strong> Orphan-designated medicines that fulfill the criteria for the designation are granted 5 years of market exclusivity protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Understand <a href=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/2019\/11\/17\/clinical-trial-logistics-rare-disease-clinical-trials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to manage the challenges faced in Clinical Trial Logistics for Rare Disease Clinical Trials<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orphan designation process in Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Raredisease_orphan_drug_designation_processflow_australia_credevo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Raredisease_orphan_drug_designation_processflow_australia_credevo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/credevo.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Raredisease_orphan_drug_designation_processflow_australia_credevo-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of regulatory incentives for orphan drugs in Japan &amp; Australia   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Criteria<\/th><th>Japan<\/th><th>Australia<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Legal framework Regulation<\/strong> <\/td><td>Orphan Drug Regulation (1993) <\/td><td> Orphan Drug Policy (1998) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administrative authorities involved<\/strong> <\/td><td>Orphan Drug Division (ODD) <\/td><td>TGA <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prevalence of the disease (per 10,000 individuals), justifying the orphan status<\/strong> <\/td><td>4<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marketing exclusivity<\/strong> <\/td><td>10 Years <\/td><td>10 Years <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax credit or benefit<\/strong> <\/td><td>6% for any type of study <br>+ limited to 10% of <br>the company&#8217;s <br>corporation tax <\/td><td>No <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grants for research<\/strong> <\/td><td>No<\/td><td>National Grants <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reconsideration of applications for orphan designation<\/strong> <\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td> Every 6 months <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technical assistance for the elaboration of the application file<\/strong> <\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <strong>Accelerated marketing procedure<\/strong> <\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><h2> <strong>Are you looking for regulatory support for your drug development in rare diseases?<\/strong><br><\/h2><p>Talk to us today. 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