Drug Fix: Leqembi Spending, Woodcock’s Next Act, Pneumococcal Vaccine Development

Pink Sheet editors discuss Medicare spending projections for the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi (:28), Janet Woodcock’s new post-FDA role (12:28), and ongoing preparations for new pneumococcal vaccines that will reach the market soon (17:28).

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More On These Topics From The Pink Sheet

Medicare Spending Forecast For Leqembi Reflects CMS Angst About Alzheimer’s Drug Costs: https://pink.citeline.com/PS150095/Medicare-Spending-Forecast-For-Leqembi-Reflects-CMS-Angst-About-Alzheimers-Drug-Costs

Woodcock Takes On Rare Disease Challenges In Retirement, Keeps FDA, Industry At Arm’s Length: https://pink.citeline.com/PS150111/Woodcock-Takes-On-Rare-Disease-Challenges-In-Retirement-Keeps-FDA-Industry-At-Arms-Length

Change Is Constant For Pneumococcal Vaccines: US CDC Prepares For Merck’s V116: https://pink.citeline.com/PS150029/Change-Is-Constant-For-Pneumococcal-Vaccines-US-CDC-Prepares-For-Mercks-V116