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Medicare is looking to see if they should provide coverage for the new Alzheimer's drug

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Medicare is currently looking at whether is should cover the new Alzheimer's drug, aduhelm.

The drug comes with a $56,000 yearly price tag. It's also been criticized for not having enough evidence showing that it is beneficial to Alzheimer's patients.

A final decision on coverage isn't expected until spring of next year, but an initial ruling could happen before then.

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