Which legislation provides for financial incentives to be provided to pharmaceutical companies for the development of medications that would otherwise be unprofitable because they are designed to treat diseases that affect only a small number of people?

a.  1965 Pure Food and Drug Act
b.  1938 Orphan Drug and Cosmetic Act
c.  1983 Orphan Drug Act
d.  OBRA of 1990


c.  1983 Orphan Drug Act

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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