1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals
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Companies like Continuum that can identify and cater to these unmet needs are well-positioned to succeed in the thriving wellness market.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Drug companies would be eligible for 12 months of additional data protection if their medicine addresses an unmet medical need, six more months if comparative clinical trials are conducted, and yet another six months if a significant share of R&D work takes place in Europe.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Drug companies would be eligible for 12 months of additional data protection if their medicine addresses an unmet medical need, six more months if comparative clinical trials are conducted, and yet another six months if a significant share of R&D work takes place in Europe.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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