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Eisai Alzheimer's drug gets full US approval, widening access to the therapy

Eisai Co.’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gained full approval from U.S. regulators Thursday, a move expected to widen access to the first drug cleared based on its ability to slow progression of the mind-robbing disease.

Tribune News Service

FDA approves Leqembi, first drug to slow Alzheimer’s progression

Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is the first drug to slow Alzheimer's progression to receive full FDA approval.

Axios

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it

U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease

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FDA grants full approval to new Alzheimer’s drug - Roll Call

The drug Leqembi targets plaque buildup in the brain, and it is approved for people in the early stages of the disease.

Roll Call

3 Stocks to Own as Alzheimer's Drugs Bring Relief

The number of people with dementia, including those with Alzheimer's disease, are projected to increase from 50+ million now to more than 150 million in 2050, according to Alzheimer's Disease International. Those sheer numbers will mean that investors in certain stocks, producing Alzheimer's drugs to combat the disease, are poised…

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An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited.

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Experimental Alzheimer's drug endorsed for full approval by FDA advisers

Leqembi could become the first treatment of its kind to receive traditional approval from the FDA.

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Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year

The Independent UK

Biogen Hits Buy Zone On A Fresh Win For Its Alzheimer's Treatment; Eli Lilly, Eisai Shares Jump

Biogen stock jumped into a buy zone Thursday after Medicare officials said they would pay for some Alzheimer's treatments.

Investors Business Daily

Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug Is Just Version 1.0. But It's Still On Track For Blockbuster Status, Analyst Says.

Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment could reach blockbuster status by 2025, an analyst said Monday. Eli Lilly stock is trading near a record high.

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UK on verge of new dawn for dementia treatments, says taskforce chair

Today’s generation of older people could be last to face untreatable Alzheimer’s – but only if NHS overhauls care

The Guardian - UK

Biogen Wins Speedy Approval For ALS Drug, But Shares Hamstrung On 'Low-Quality' Beat

The FDA approved Biogen's new ALS drug on Tuesday, but Biogen stock remained hamstrung on a "low-quality earnings beat."

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The VA will pay for some to get new Alzheimer’s drug

The U.S. Veterans Health Administration will pay for some beneficiaries to get a new Alzheimer’s disease drug from Eisai Co. and Biogen Inc., positive news for a treatment that Eisai expects to bring in billions of dollar in sales in the next few years.

Tribune News Service

Why a new Alzheimer's drug is having a slow US debut

The first drug to show that it slows Alzheimer’s is on sale, but treatment for most patients is still several months away

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3 Biotech Stocks to Get in on Before It’s Too Late

Rapidly growing market for personalized medicines and revolutionary technologies like 3D bioprinting is expected to bolster the biotech industry. Moreover, rising government initiatives should support its growth. Hence, quality biotech stocks Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Biogen (BIIB), and Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) might be ideal buys. Continue reading.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: We shouldn’t get caught up in the hype over new Alzheimer’s drug

This month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug, lecanemab, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, sold under the brand name Leqembi, was developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai and will be marketed commercially in partnership with American pharmaceutical company Biogen. Biogen, notably, is the maker…

Investors Business Daily

How Former IBD 50 Leader Catalyst Pharma Is Trying To Claw Back From A 29% Setback

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals added a second product to its lineup Wednesday with a $160 million deal. And CPRX stock advanced.

Investors Business Daily

In A Stunner, Eli Lilly Stock Falls After FDA Delivers A Blow To Its Alzheimer's Drug

Eli Lilly stock dipped Friday after the FDA unexpectedly rejected its request for an accelerated approval of its Alzheimer's treatment.

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What the FDA's accelerated approval of a new Alzheimer's drug could mean for those with the disease – 5 questions answered about lecanemab

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the medication lecanemab, sold under the brand name Leqembi, on Jan. 6, 2023, through an “accelerated approval pathway” that fast-tracks promising clinical treatments for diseases in which there are no other currently effective options.

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3 Biotech Stocks to Help Boost Your Portfolio in January

Increased government initiatives and the rising adoption of biotechnology in healthcare and agriculture are likely to enhance the growth of the biotech industry. Hence, fundamentally sound biotech stocks Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Biogen (BIIB), and Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) might be ideal additions to your portfolio as they look well-positioned to capitalize…

Chicago Sun-Times

Finally, a new drug slows Alzheimer’s, but is it worth the price for modest benefit?

Leqembi can slow early progression by months but has safety concerns. Most patients will likely have to wait months to get the IV drug, which will cost about $26,500 a year. Insurers need to decide whether and how much to cover it. Medicare isn’t expected to pay for it until…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: New drug slows Alzheimer's but comes with caveats

A new Alzheimer’s drug is hitting the market with experts voicing a lot of caution

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Approves New Drug to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a highly anticipated new drug designed to slow cognitive decline in patients in mild and early stages of Alzheimer's disease. The FDA approval of the drug, Leqembi, also known as lecanemab, comes just days after the regulatory agency was harshly criticized…

The Independent UK

Alzheimer’s drug that slows disease progression approved by FDA

U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease

Axios

FDA grants fast-track approval to experimental Alzheimer's drug

The FDA approved lecanemab, which has shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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