Eisai’s Lecanemab: US FDA Showed Flexibility On Clinical Endpoint Results, Safety Database Size
Executive Summary
Alzheimer’s drug’s failure to meet Phase II endpoint did not preclude accelerated approval in light of statistically significant reduction in amyloid plaque and ‘generally consistent and favorable results on clinical endpoints.’ Size of six-month safety database also fell shy of ICH guidelines.
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