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China approves LEQEMBI for early Alzheimer’s, targeting amyloid and protofibrils.
LEQEMBI (lecanemab), a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid plaques and toxic protofibrils, has been approved in China for once-every-four-weeks intravenous maintenance dosing in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease, including mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia.
Developed by Eisai and Biogen, the treatment is based on positive Phase 3 trial results from the Clarity AD study, showing slowed cognitive and functional decline.
Approved in 50 countries, including the U.S., where a subcutaneous version was recently authorized, LEQEMBI is the only therapy approved to target both amyloid aggregates and protofibrils, potentially influencing disease progression.
With an estimated 17 million people in China affected by early Alzheimer’s in 2024, the drug’s availability aims to address a growing public health challenge.
Eisai leads global development and distribution in China, with co-commercialization by Eisai and Biogen.
China aprueba LEQEMBI para el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer en etapa temprana, dirigido a las amiloides y las protofibrillas.