Drugs for which the market is too small for them to be profitable are called __________ drugs.

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Orphan drugs are drugs developed for rare diseases that affect a small percentage of the population, making it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to profit from their development and sale. These drugs are often subsidized or incentivized by governments to encourage their development despite the smaller potential profit margins.

Drugs for Which the Market Is Too Small for Them