When will aducanumab be available to patients?

This program is anticipated to open in some countries starting in Q3 2021 and is expected to open in additional countries over the following months. The CMAP program is for individuals with an unmet medical need in countries where aducanumab is not yet approved.

Does aducanumab treat Alzheimer’s?

As the first drug authorized to treat Alzheimer’s since 2003, it has given hope to people who have had few treatment options for this devastating disease. However, aducanumab is not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and it is not for all people with memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease.

When Will FDA approve Biogen Alzheimer drug?

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Biogen’s monoclonal antibody aducanumab (Aduhelm) on June 7 for early stage Alzheimer’s disease—the first new therapy approved for the neurogenerative disorder in nearly two decades.

What is the new drug for Alzheimer’s disease?

Aduhelm is the first drug on the market able to remove amyloid, the sticky substance that builds up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. It’s also the first new Alzheimer’s drug approved since 2003.

Is Aducanumab a prescription drug?

Aducanumab is for people with mild Alzheimer’s disease and will require a prescription. As with any medical treatment, appropriateness depends on a variety of factors.

Does Medicare pay for Aducanumab?

An estimated 80 percent of the patients eligible for aducanumab are covered by Medicare. To establish a consistent nation-wide policy, CMS launched a National Coverage Determination for aducanumab July 12 (CMS announcement; Endpoints News).

How expensive is aducanumab?

The list price for aducanumab, marketed as Aduhelm, is $56,000.

Does CMS cover Aducanumab?

An estimated 80 percent of the patients eligible for aducanumab are covered by Medicare. To establish a consistent nation-wide policy, CMS launched a National Coverage Determination for aducanumab July 12 (CMS announcement; Endpoints News). The agency uses this process for only a few drugs each year.

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