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Discussions
FDA Accepts application for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing
I'm a newbie to this group. I received my 15th infusion of Leqembi, and haven't had any issues. I haven't seen any previous posts of this nature, but I thought those receiving Leqembi IV infusions might be interested in what the future holds … Eisai (Japanese company that manufactures Leqembi) announced on January 14 that…
I am counting on Leqembi!
I have had 1 Infusion & my 2nd is this week. Anyone else?
Paying for treatment - not Medicare
My husband is 60, so not yet age-eligible for Medicare. Is anyone using employer-sponsored insurance or any financial assistance programs to pay for the infusions. He only just had a PET scan yesterday, so we are still waiting for results and to find out if he is eligible. But even if so, I have no idea how to pay for it…
Social Worker for Leqembi Patients
Hello! I wanted to introduce myself. I am a social worker at a research hospital that solely works with patients receiving Leqembi infusions. In fact, the doctors I work with were heavily involved in the clinical study/trial and wrote the research articles for how to administer the drug. I decided to join this group as I…
Applying for Lequembi treatment
My dw has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease. I am asking her Neurologist to start treatment with Lequembi but he is telling me that if she continues to deny memory problems (she has been diagnosed with Anosognosia) she may be refused Lequembi because she may be at greater risk of…
Leqembi pros and cons?
My DH has just been diagnosed this week at age 64. I think we are at about late Stage 3-early Stage 4. He has done a blood draw for genotyping. Leqembi isn't currently available in our area, but his neurologist is recommending it when it is. We have many questions about side effects, cost (he is not yet Medicare eligible),…
