Eli Lilly Pounces on Flailing Aduhelm With Competing Drug

October 28

Eli Lilly & Co. has announced plans to run a head-to-head clinical trial of its Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, against Aduhelm (aducanumab), the controversial Biogen Inc. Alzheimer’s drug. Meanwhile, Aduhelm has continued to have what one expert calls “the worst drug launch ever,” after state Medicaid leaders told CMS they want no part of paying for the drug.

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Peter has been a reporter for nearly a decade. Before joining AIS Health, Peter covered a wide variety of topics in his hometown of Seattle, where he continues to live. Peter’s work has appeared in publications including The Atlantic and The Stranger. Peter attended Colby College.

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