FDA approves use of Leqembi Alzheimer\u0027s patients
On Thursday, the FDA gave full approval to the breakthrough drug Leqembi.CBS 2's Noel Brennan today's game-changing decision.The FDA addressed one of those concerns on Thursday. Medicare and Medicaid said it will now expand coverage of the drug. But with taking any drug, there are risks involved.
"It's a big day today, right? So today, we are all expecting approval, final approval from the FDA for Leqembi," Miravalle said. "Those individuals who received the medication had a benefit in terms of decreasing the progression of cognitive decline estimated at a 27% benefit," Miravalle said."One of the potential risks of the medication is brain swelling and in certain cases, rare, hemorrhages," Miravalle said."The estimated cost of the drug is thought to be about around $26,000 a year," said the doctor.
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