Aduhelm Price Cut May Help Pave The Way For Medicare National Coverage Determination
Executive Summary
With CMS draft decision expected next month on amyloid-clearing antibodies for Alzheimer’s, Biogen slashes Aduhem’s price 50% to $28,200 per year. Move reverses another aspect of the approval that drew criticism, including the expansive label and long horizon for confirmatory data.
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