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flag UK to reconsider approving Alzheimer’s drugs lecanemab and donanemab for NHS use, citing new evidence and patient advocacy.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The outcome, expected soon, could influence future healthcare funding and set a precedent for evaluating new dementia therapies.

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