Lilly Phase III Alzheimer’s Data Will Set Stage For Unrestricted Medicare Coverage Request
Executive Summary
Donanemab results due next year have a good chance of persuading CMS to offer unrestricted coverage, Lilly argues, even though the drug might just have accelerated approval at that point. ‘We believe that having two positive pivotal trials should meet that high level of evidence.’
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