Donanemab: First Approval

Donanemab (donanemab-azbt; Kisunla^TM) is an amyloid β-directed antibody developed by Eli Lilly and Company for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab recently received approval in the USA for the treatment of adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of disease). This article summarizes the milestones in the development of donanemab leading to this first approval for Alzheimer’s disease.