A program by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that speeds up the approval process for drugs treating serious conditions with unmet medical needs.

Why this matters

It helps life-saving treatments reach patients faster, improving chances for those with critical illnesses. Drugs in this program get more FDA guidance, priority reviews, and can start approval processes earlier.

LINK: https://www.fda.gov/patients/fast-track-breakthrough-therapy-accelerated-approval-priority-review/fast-track