Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? A Guide to Your Treatment Options, Risks and Costs
An early Alzheimer’s diagnosis brings important decisions. Learn about Leqembi, IQLIK, and Kisunla, including how they work, treatment schedules, ARIA risks, MRI monitoring, and Medicare costs. Use this guide to prepare for an informed discussion with your neurologist.
LEQEMBI IQLIK®(lecanemab-irmb) Autoinjector for Initiation of Therapy Now Available in the U.S. for Early Alzheimer's Disease
LEQEMBI IQLIK, the lecanemab autoinjector, is now available in the U.S. for initiation of treatment in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. This breakthrough adds a more convenient at-home option to the growing range of Alzheimer’s treatment choices and represents another important step forward in the fight against this devastating disease.
Everything You Need to Know About Leqembi Maintenance and Medicare
After Leqembi removes amyloid plaques from the brain, treatment isn't over. The brain continues to produce beta-amyloid every day, and in Alzheimer's disease a small amount escapes the brain's natural clearance systems. Without continued treatment, these molecules can gradually accumulate again, forming toxic oligomers, protofibrils, and eventually new plaques. This article explains why maintenance therapy is essential after the initial 18 months of Leqembi, compares monthly IV infusions with the FDA-approved IQLIK® self-injection, and provides a practical guide to Medicare Part B and Part D coverage, specialty pharmacies, formularies, prior authorization, and out-of-pocket costs so you can make informed decisions about your long-term treatment options.