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GMB doctor says 'exciting' drug can slow dementia significantly


Dr Hilary Jones, speaking on Good Morning Britain said it could slow down the onset of the horrific condition by a quarter

Dr Hilary Jones, speaking on Good Morning Britain, revealed that Lecanemab is on the verge of being approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Dr Hilary described dementia as the disease 'most feared' by all, informing ITV viewers that it could delay the condition by over a quarter - a significant breakthrough for those diagnosed. The NHS spending watchdog has recommended that a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease should not be rolled out on the health service, despite the UK medicines regulator saying it is safe and effective for use.

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