Eli Lilly Expands Alzheimer's Treatment in India with New Drug Launch
Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow Tucker
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Eli Lilly and Company is focusing on Alzheimer's disease as part of its long-term strategy in India, launching Lormalzi (donanemab), a new treatment targeting the disease's progression. Priced at ₹91,688 per vial, the drug aims to address the growing issue of dementia, which currently affects 8.8 million people in the country.
- 01Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) for Alzheimer's treatment in India.
- 02The drug targets amyloid plaques, aiming to modify disease progression.
- 03Currently, 8.8 million people in India have dementia, with projections to exceed 19 million by 2036.
- 04Only 10% of dementia patients in India receive a diagnosis or treatment.
- 05Eli Lilly has invested nearly $11 billion in Alzheimer's research over the past three decades.
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Eli Lilly and Company is intensifying its focus on Alzheimer's disease in India, as highlighted by the launch of Lormalzi (donanemab), a new therapy designed to target amyloid plaques in the brain, which are linked to disease progression. Priced at ₹91,688 per 350 mg vial, this treatment is expected to be available through hospitals and pharmacies later this month. Currently, approximately 8.8 million people in India suffer from dementia, with Alzheimer's accounting for 60-70% of these cases. This number is projected to rise to over 19 million by 2036. The company aims to address the significant gap in diagnosis and treatment, as only one in ten dementia patients in India receive timely intervention. Eli Lilly's commitment to Alzheimer's research spans over 30 years, with an investment of nearly $11 billion. The launch of Lormalzi represents a significant step in providing innovative therapies to meet the growing medical needs in India.
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The launch of Lormalzi aims to improve treatment options for Alzheimer's patients in India, potentially increasing early diagnosis rates and providing a new avenue for managing the disease.
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