Medicare And Alzheimer’s Drugs: Pressure To Relax Coverage Restrictions Rising Wtih Donanemab Data
Executive Summary
Lilly's donanemab may be the second amyloid-targeting drug for Alzheimer’s headed toward a traditional US Food and Drug Administration approval this year, setting up a showdown with Medicare over its coverage with evidence development requirements.
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