Veozah Warning On Liver Injury Could Present New Commercial Roadblock

The US FDA updated labeling for Astellas’ drug for hot flashes after a postmarketing report of a single patient with signs and symptoms of liver injury taking the medicine. 

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FDA warned patients about a risk of liver injury with Veozah • Source: Shutterstock

Astellas Pharma, Inc.’s Veozah (fezolinetant) for hot flashes caused by menopause got off to a slow commercial start, despite a high unmet need for nonhormonal treatment options for menopausal women. A new updated warning from the US Food and Drug Administration on a rare but serious risk of liver injury could further complicate the commercial ramp.

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