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What does Priority Review mean in Duchenne (DMD)?

Priority Review is a Duchenne (DMD) regulatory term, explained for patients, families, and caregivers.

Category: Regulatory and Drug Development Terminology

Priority Review

A regulatory review designation that shortens the FDA's target review time for an application meeting specified criteria. In DMD, Priority Review can accelerate the agency's review process, but it does not lower the evidentiary standards required for the relevant approval decision.

Updated November 3, 2026

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