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Back to EpisodesCost of new Alzheimer's drug could put it out of reach for many in Australia
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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The development of the first drug in 30 years that modifies the disease - and not just the symptoms - of the most common form of dementia has given hope to patients. The drug Lecanemab is now undergoing a regulatory approval process in Australia and other countries in the world, but its exorbitant cost means few will be able to access it.