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biomaven0

07/01/11 12:31 PM

#122714 RE: rkrw #122712

Orphan protects INCY against generic competition.



It's a bit broader than that - Orphan protects against competition from the "same" drug unless it can be proven to be clinically superior. "Same" here does not actually mean same - it's been interpreted to mean broadly similar in chemical structure. Same active moiety is one definition. Rebif was approved, despite Avonex's orphan drug designation, based on a "clinical superiority" argument.

In Incyte's case, the drugs are different, so you and AF are correct that there is no protection based on Orphan.

Peter

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microcapfun

07/01/11 2:43 PM

#122720 RE: rkrw #122712

>>AF is right. Orphan protects INCY against generic competition.<<

Thanks. Apologies for my confusion on this issue.

micro