Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug receives full U.S. approval

Treatment expected to spread rapidly with public medical insurance coverage

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Lecanemab is administered to a patient during a clinical trial in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Eisai)

NORIYUKI TAKADA and KAORI YOSHIDA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO/NEW YORK -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday officially approved lecanemab, an Alzheimer's disease treatment developed by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and American partner Biogen.

Lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, is the first treatment proven to slow the progression of Alzheimer's. The drug is expected to be covered by public medical insurance, paving the way for wider use.

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