Eisai India launches Leqembi for early Alzheimer’s patients at ₹21,682 per vial

Eisai India has launched Leqembi for eligible early-stage Alzheimer’s patients, with local distribution and a post-launch Phase IV real-world study planned. The drug is priced at ₹21,682 per vial amid rising dementia prevalence and access challenges in India.

— Filed Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 21:32 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Eisai India launched Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi for eligible early-stage patients, priced at ₹21,682 per vial. The company will conduct a Phase IV Indian study post-launch and distribute the treatment locally, citing rising dementia incidence and access barriers.

Why this matters

No prior related signals were provided for Eisai India; the Leqembi launch adds an Alzheimer’s treatment access and distribution development to the brand’s signal set.

Retail-brand signals are accelerating, up 95,725% QoQ.