Eisai initiates rolling BLA for Leqembi® subcutaneous autoinjector for early Alzheimer's disease; FDA Fast Track designated.

Eisai has initiated a rolling Biologics License Application (BLA) to the US FDA for Leqembi® (lecanemab-irmb) subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing in early Alzheimer's disease. This follows the drug receiving Fast Track designation by the FDA. If approved, the subcutaneous Leqembi would be administered at home or in medical facilities, providing a more convenient option than the current intravenous formulation.

May 15, 2024
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