FDA approves controversial new Alzheimer’s drug
April 12, 2023
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On April 4th, 2023, Pharmaceutical Technology reported that the FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease called Aduhelm. The drug, developed by Biogen, is the first new Alzheimer's treatment to be approved in nearly two decades. However, the approval has been controversial, with some experts questioning the drug's efficacy and high cost.
Aduhelm targets a protein called beta-amyloid, which is believed to play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The drug has been shown to reduce the buildup of beta-amyloid in the brain, but some experts have raised concerns about the drug's efficacy and potential side effects.
The drug is also very expensive, with an estimated cost of $56,000 per year per patient. This has led some experts to question whether the drug is worth the cost.
Despite the controversy, the approval of Aduhelm is seen as a significant development in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, which affects an estimated 6 million people in the US.
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