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Canada approves lecanemab, an Alzheimer’s drug that slows early-stage decline by 30% over 18 months, but access is limited by cost, MRI needs, and healthcare bottlenecks.
Canada has approved lecanemab, the first Alzheimer’s treatment shown to slow disease progression in early stages by targeting amyloid plaques, reducing cognitive decline by about 30% over 18 months.
Administered via biweekly infusions, it requires MRI screening and specialist evaluation due to risks of brain swelling or bleeding (ARIA).
Despite its promise, access is limited by its high annual cost—around $26,000—and challenges in MRI availability and specialist staffing.
Provincial drug plans have not yet committed to coverage, raising concerns about equitable access as Canada’s healthcare system faces existing bottlenecks.
Canadá aprueba el lecanemab, un medicamento para la enfermedad de Alzheimer que ralentiza el deterioro de la etapa temprana en un 30% durante 18 meses, pero el acceso está limitado por el costo, las necesidades de resonancia magnética y los cuellos de botella de la atención médica.