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UK to reconsider approving Alzheimer’s drugs lecanemab and donanemab for NHS use, citing new evidence and patient advocacy.
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will reevaluate its decision not to approve Alzheimer’s drugs lecanemab and donanemab for NHS use, following an appeal from manufacturers and growing pressure from patient advocates.
Initially rejected in June due to cost concerns, the review will consider new evidence on the drugs’ effectiveness in slowing cognitive decline and broader societal benefits, including reduced caregiver burden.
If approved, thousands of early-stage Alzheimer’s patients in England could gain access to treatments that may delay symptoms by four to six months, though risks like brain swelling remain.
The outcome, expected soon, could influence future healthcare funding and set a precedent for evaluating new dementia therapies.
Reino Unido para reconsiderar la aprobación de los fármacos para el Alzheimer lecanemab y donanemab para su uso en el NHS, citando nuevas evidencias y la defensa de los pacientes.