There are proposed models that would reward a company for developing a drug for a specific purpose. It would allow them to recoup a part of their R&D up front.

There are proposed models that would reward a company for developing a drug for a specific purpose. It would allow them to recoup a part of their R&D up front. Rewards could be offered by the government, NGOs or insurance companies. Would also help with the development of drugs for rare conditions that are currently not worth the research costs.