Glossary Term

ODD

Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) is a regulatory status granted to medicines targeting rare diseases affecting small patient populations, providing development incentives including extended market exclusivity and fee waivers.

Illustration representing ODD
Listen to definition

Spotted an error or have a suggestion? Get in touch

Media Kit · Q2 2026

Where should we send it?

Quick details so we can email the kit and follow up if it's a fit. We use this only to talk to you about sponsorship — never sold or shared.

Your details stay with Mirko von Hein. No newsletter sign-ups, no third-party sharing.