In the following video, Brenton Flynn sits down with Fool.com analyst Brendan Byrnes to discuss a topic that's gathered considerable attention in recent years: orphan drug development. In particular, they discuss the reasons for this focus, as well as an interesting scenario in which a very small patient market has become saturated with options.
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How Long Can This Pharma Gold Rush Last?
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals

High priced orphan drugs are garnering a lot of attention.
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