Insurance covers approved Alzheimer's medications (with formulary limits) but not stem-cell therapy, which is self-pay. A small number of registered academic trials enrol patients without charge, offering access to experimental therapy within a research context.
Indicative European costs are roughly €3,500–€7,000 per course; exosome-based protocols can reach €5,000–€8,000 due to manufacturing complexity. Pre/post neuroimaging (MRI, PET) adds further expense, and multi-dose protocols are common. For context, approved Alzheimer's drugs range from inexpensive symptomatic agents to costly antibody infusions — the stem-cell figure is indicative and less evidence-backed.
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Medically reviewed by StemCellAtlas’s editorial team with Kiian Nadiia, MD, PhD (Paediatric Neurologist · Medical Director, CSM Clinic Network · 12+ yrs in Autism Spectrum Disorders) of partner clinic Stem Plus (Sofia), against ISSCR, FDA & EMA guidance. Educational information, not medical advice; figures indicative.
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