Orphan medications are medications intended for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of chronic life-threatening or very serious diseases or disorders that are rare, often referred to as a “Chronic Rare Disease”. Under normal market conditions, the pharmaceutical industry has limited interest in developing medications for conditions that impact a small number of patients, these medications are referred to as “Orphan Therapies.” Orphan therapies are extremely expensive and pose a significant financial burden to patients, Rx Connect advocates on behalf our patients, to avoid long waits and access to treatment.