Makers of controversial Alzheimer's drug have until 2030 to prove that it works after mixed clinical trials

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  • Aug 2, 2020
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    • Biogen has until 2030 to prove that their newly approved Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, actually works as part of FDA conditional approval
    • The House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce have launched an investigation into the controversial approval of Aduhelm
    • The drug received approval despite mixed clinical trials results, though it did show it could potentially reduce cognitive decline by 22%
    • Lawmakers are concerned about the drug's steep price tag, that will cost $56,000 per year of treatment
    • The FDA has defended its decision to approve Aduhelm, saying it is 'reasonably likely' to help Alzheimer's patients
    • Three members of FDA advisory board stepped down after approval, one calling it 'worst drug approval decision in recent U.S. history'
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