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Hopes for new Alzheimer's drug Leqembi lift Eisai shares

Lower cost could help spread use but better testing is key, analysts say

Eisai developed its new Alzheimer's treatment with U.S. partner Biogen. (Photo by Aya Onishi)

TOKYO -- Shares in Japanese drugmaker Eisai rose as much as 9% on Tuesday as investors took in the prospect of an earnings boost from the company's new Alzheimer's drug.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, under a fast-track program on Friday. The drug was developed with U.S. partner Biogen.

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