South Korea launches LEQEMBI, a new Alzheimer's treatment that slows disease progression.

South Korea has launched LEQEMBI (Lecanemab), a new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer's disease, approved in May 2024. Developed by Eisai and Biogen, it is the first drug to slow the progression of the disease by targeting amyloid-beta in the brain. The treatment is now available in several countries, including the U.S., Japan, and China. With over 900,000 dementia patients in South Korea, about 70% of whom have Alzheimer's, this drug offers a new hope for managing the disease.

November 28, 2024
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