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Prescription drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease approved in Australia

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A groundbreaking treatment to slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease has been cleared for prescription in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the medication for some people with early disease symptoms. It's the first new treatment of its kind in 25 years.
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