‘Embarrassing About-Face’: FDA’s Aduhelm Labeling Change Does Little To Improve Frustration Over Alzheimer’s Approval
Executive Summary
US FDA’s update to Biogen’s Aduhelm label was the right move, drug policy experts say, but that doesn’t mean the agency should expect a round of applause. Instead, they expect it will only heighten the controversy and tension over the unexpected June accelerated approval of the pricey new Alzheimer’s disease drug and could further erode trust in the agency. The updated indication, which emphasizes initiating treatment in patients with mild disease, still gives plenty of wiggle room for wider prescribing.
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