‘Devastating blow’ as dementia drug rejected by NHS Scotland

Donanemab delays the onset of dementia and works by targeting a cause of the disease.

Alzheimer’s campaigners say the progression of research has suffered a “devastating blow” after a new drug was rejected for use on the NHS in Scotland.

Donanemab delays the onset of dementia and works by targeting a cause of the disease, rather than just treating its symptoms.

The Scottish Medicines Consortium says there isn’t enough evidence to prove how well it works.

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