Astellas Pharma, Inc. relies heavily on Xtandi (enzalutamide), the prostate cancer drug it commercializes in the US with Pfizer Inc. and the company's top revenue generator. While Xtandi still has growth potential ahead of its US loss of exclusivity, expected in 2027, Astellas is looking to bring a new generation of growth drivers to market in the US, starting with fezolinetant in women's health later this year.
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