European committee takes a second look at Alzheimer's drug

European regulators green light new Alzheimer's drug after first rejecting it
European regulators initially said in July that the drug's benefits did not outweigh its risks. View on euronews
Life-changing Alzheimer's drug approved for use in EU to reduce cognitive decline
A groundbreaking medication designed to delay the onset of Alzheimer's has received approval for use within the EU. The drug, which is given via an intravenous drip every two weeks, has been proven in clinical trials to decrease amyloid plaques. It has also already been given the green light for use in the UK.
European committee takes a second look at Alzheimer’s drug and now says it should be approved
A European regulatory committee now recommends approval of the Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab a few months after rejecting the drug.
Changing course, European regulators now say Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi should be approved
Reversing an earlier decision, European regulators recommended that an Alzheimer’s therapy from Eisai and Biogen should be approved.
European watchdog partially approves new Alzheimer's drug
"After re-examining its initial opinion, the EMA... has recommended granting marketing authorisation to Leqembi (lecanemab) for treating mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease," the European Medicines Agency said, adding ...
EU regulator backs Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug after initial rejection
The European Union's drugs regulator on Thursday recommended approval of Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi for some patients with early Alzheimer's disease, reversing its initial decision from four months ago.
EU Gives Green Light: Leqembi on the Verge of Alzheimer's Approval
The EU's drugs regulator recommends approval of Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, Leqembi, for patients with early stages of the disease. The approval is limited to those with certain genetic profiles.
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Leqembi Okayed for Subset of Early Alzheimer’s Patients
The European Medicines Agency re-examined clinical data of a subset of patients with one or no copies of the APOE4 gene ...
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Biogen Partner Eisai Gets Positive CHMP Nod for Leqembi in Europe
Biogen Inc.’s BIIB Japan-based partner, Eisai announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal ...
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EMA changes tune, endorses Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi in restricted Alzheimer's population
Upon reexamination, the European Medicines Agency has made a U-turn on Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi. | ...
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EMA rethinks stance, committee now recommends Leqembi for Alzheimer’s disease
Following a re-evaluation, the EMA has recommended Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s therapy Leqembi for a subgroup of patients.
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an Alzheimer’s drug about-face, Bavarian Nordic’s views on Trump, and more
Reversing an earlier decision, European regulators recommended that the Alzheimer’s therapy Leqembi should be approved ...
Couple fighting Alzheimer’s become advocates for a cure
Pamela, 73, has lived with Alzheimer’s for two years. David is an Alzheimer’s advocate. More medications are emerging to ...
Ticker: Biogen Alzheimer’s drug gets second look in EU; Ford takes $165M hit on slow recall
A European regulatory committee now recommends approval of the Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab a few months after rejecting ...