Donanemab: What is the new Alzheimer’s drug rejected for use on the NHS
Donanemab and another new drug for Alzheimer’s called Lecanemab have been billed as a huge step forward in research
Alzheimer’s wonder drug faces NHS block over cost
The most effective drug for Alzheimer’s will be blocked for use on the NHS on Wednesday. Regulators are expected to declare the new treatment for the disease safe for use but the rationing body for the health service will immediately rule that it is too expensive for NHS patients.
Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog
A new Alzheimer’s drug has been rejected for widespread use in the health service in England after the health spending watchdog said it “does not currently demonstrate value for the NHS”.The news comes as the UK’s medicines regulator said donanemab could be licensed for use in the UK.
New Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use – because it’s not worth the money
New Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use – because it’s not worth the money - Alzheimer’ patients in UK left behind over regulator’s decision to reject use of new drugs
Alzheimer's 'wonder drug' Donanemab blocked for use on NHS over cost concerns
A drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been blocked for use on the NHS due to cost concerns. Donanemab was on Wednesday approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a treatment for people in Britain with mild cognitive impairment, or those in the early stages of Alzheimer ’s disease.
New Alzheimer’s drugs should be available on NHS, says patient’s wife
A wife whose husband will not be eligible for new Alzheimer’s drugs has implored health leaders to ensure that others like him will be able to access treatments. New disease-modifying Alzheimer’s drugs work best when they are given to patients in the early stages of disease.
U.K.’s cost-effectiveness agency says Alzheimer’s drug donanemab does not provide good value
For the second time in recent months, a U.K. agency said the limited benefits of a new Alzheimer’s drug do not justify its costs.
Lilly Alzheimer's drug not to be covered by U.K.'s NHS: report
U.K. regulators will reportedly recommend the NHS not cover Eli Lilly’s (LLY) donanemab for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease because it’s too expensive. Read more here.
Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug rejected as too expensive by UK’s NHS, FT reports
The UK’s healthcare spending watchdog has rejected Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Alzheimer’s drug as being too expensive despite being
England’s Drug-Cost Watchdog Rejects Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug
Regulator cited significant uncertainties about the drug’s benefits, as well as the high costs to treat its severe side effects.
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