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India Times // World // Asia

What is Leqembi? The first Alzheimer’s treatment approved today in Saudi Arabia

Tuesday 29th July 2025, 4:01PM

Saudi Arabia’s SFDA has approved Leqembi (lecanemab), the Kingdom’s first Alzheimer’s treatment. This innovative drug slows disease progression by targeting beta-amyloid plaques, protein clumps that disrupt brain cell communication. Approved for patients with mild symptoms and specific genetic profiles, Leqembi requires careful monitoring to manage side effects, marking a major step forward in Alzheimer’s care through advanced biotechnology.

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