VEOZA™ (fezolinetant) 45 mg film-coated tablets
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Pharmacotherapeutic group: Other gynaecologicals, ATC code: G02CX06.
Therapeutic indications: VEOZA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause (see Section 5.1 in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)).
*Posology: Recommended dose is 45 mg once daily.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients; concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP1A2 inhibitors; known or suspected pregnancy.
*Special warnings and precautions for use: Diagnosis must include medical (including family) history. During treatment, periodic check-ups must be carried out according to standard clinical practice. Is not recommended for use in individuals with Child-Pugh Class B (moderate) or C (severe) chronic hepatic impairment, nor in individuals with severe renal impairment. Monitoring of liver function in women with known or suspected hepatic disorder is advised. VEOZA is not recommended in women undergoing oncologic treatment for breast cancer or other oestrogen-dependent malignancies, nor in women using hormone replacement therapy with oestrogens (local vaginal preparations excluded). Has not been studied in women over 65 years of age, nor in women with a history of seizures or other convulsive disorders. Animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.
*Undesirable effects: The listed adverse drug reactions are insomnia, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), all with a frequency of less than 10%.
Marketing authorisation holder: Astellas Pharma Europe B.V., The Netherlands.
Denmark: Dispensing group: B. Reimbursement: No. Pack size: 30 tabl. (blister). See current price on www.medicinpriser.dk. Local representative: Astellas Pharma a/s, Arne Jacobsens Allé 15, 2300 Copenhagen. For more information see www.ema.europa.eu.
Based on authorised SmPC dated 07 December 2023.
*The section has been rewritten and/or abbreviated compared to the authorised SmPC. The SmPC can be ordered free of charge from the local representative.
VEOZA™ (fezolinetant) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause*1
The efficacy of VEOZA was evaluated in two identical 12-week, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind Phase 3 studies (SKYLIGHT 1 & SKYLIGHT 2), followed by a 40-week non-placebo controlled extension treatment period.2 The studies consisted of postmenopausal women with a minimum average of 7 moderate to severe VMS per day2
Coprimary endpoints:
Mean change from baseline in moderate to severe frequency and severity2-4 to week 4 and 12
Secondary Endpoints:2-4
Participants in the study:2-4
*Baseline demographics also include women receiving fezolinetant 30 mg. However, since 45 mg is the only approved dose, efficacy and safety data shown will be limited to 45 mg dose
The efficacy of VEOZA was evaluated in postmenopausal women with moderate to severe VMS in two 12-week, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase 3 studies, SKYLIGHT 1 and SKYLIGHT 2, followed by a 40-week non-placebo controlled extension treatment period1-3
Coprimary endpoints:
Mean change from baseline in moderate to severe VMS frequency and severity1-3
Participants in the study:1-3
*Baseline demographics also include women receiving fezolinetant 30 mg
Figure adapted from reference 2 and 3 should be here.
REFERENCES: 1. VEOZA SmPC §5.1 03.2025. 2. Lederman S, Ottery FD, Cano A, et al. Fezolinetant for treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (SKYLIGHT 1): a phase 3 randomises controlled study. Lancet. 2023;401(10382):1091-102. 3. Johnson KA, Martin N, Nappi RE, et al. Efficacy and safety of fezolinetant in moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a phase 3 RCT. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(8):1981-1997.
REFERENCES: 1. VEOZA SmPC §5.1 03.2025. 2. Lederman S, Ottery FD, Cano A, et al. Fezolinetant for treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (SKYLIGHT 1): a phase 3 randomises controlled study. Lancet. 2023;401(10382):1091-102. 3. Johnson KA, Martin N, Nappi RE, et al. Efficacy and safety of fezolinetant in moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a phase 3 RCT. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(8):1981-1997.
REFERENCES: 1. VEOZA SmPC §5.1 03.2025. 2. Lederman S, Ottery FD, Cano A, et al. Fezolinetant for treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (SKYLIGHT 1): a phase 3 randomises controlled study. Lancet. 2023;401(10382):1091-102. 3. Johnson KA, Martin N, Nappi RE, et al. Efficacy and safety of fezolinetant in moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a phase 3 RCT. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(8):1981-1997.
The studies demonstrated that VEOZA provides a clinically meaningful** reduction in the frequency of moderate to severe VMS, while also reducing the severity of symptoms vs. placebo at week 4 & 12.2
**Clinically meaningful was defined as ≥2 hot flushes over 24 hours.2
FREQUENCY: Measured as a daily mean and analyzed as weekly average2-4
Patients taking VEOZA experienced a significant p-value reduction in moderate to severe VMS frequency by Week 4 and 12 vs. placebo, which was sustained through 52 weeks.3,4
Following the 12-week placebo-controlled treatment period, patients were enrolled into an extension period, those initially taking a placebo were switched to VEOZA while patients who were initiated on VEOZA continued their treatment.
Mean change in the frequency of moderate to severe VMS data was collected each week for an additional 40 weeks. The data during the extension period was summarised descriptively, with no inferential testing, due to the absence of a placebo control.3,4
The safety of VEOZA was evaluated in phase 3 clinical studies with 2 203 postmenopausal women receiving VEOZA and from spontaneous reporting in clinical practice5
Legend: Common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
* SmPC see section 4.8
SKYLIGHT 4 was a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, 52-week Phase 3 safety study of VEOZA in postmenopausal women, aged ≥40 to ≤65 years, seeking treatment for VMS.6
Primary endpoints:6
Study population6
*Baseline demographics include women receiving fezolinetant 30 mg
ALT=alanine aminotransferase, AST=aspartate aminotransferase, ULN=upper limit of normal.
REFERENCES: 1. VEOZA SmPC § 4.3 03.2025 2. VEOZA SmPC § 4.5 03.2025 3. VEOZA SmPC § 4.6 03.2025 4. VEOZA SmPC § 4.2 03.2025 5. VEOZA SmPC § 4.4 & 4.8 03.2025
SKYLIGHT 4 was a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, 52-week phase 3 stafety study of postmenopausal women, aged ≥40 to ≤65 years, seeking treatment for VMS1
Primary endpoints:1
Figure adapted from reference 1
Study population1
*Baseline demographics include women receiving fezolinetant 30 mg
REFERENCE: 1. Neal-Perry G, Cano A, Lederman S, et al. Safety of fezolinetant for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2023;141(4):737-47.
REFERENCE: 1. Neal-Perry G, Cano A, Lederman S, et al. Safety of fezolinetant for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2023;141(4):737-47.
REFERENCE: 1. Neal-Perry G, Cano A, Lederman S, et al. Safety of fezolinetant for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2023;141(4):737-47.
*See section 5.1 in SmPC
VMS=vasomotor symptoms
REFERENCES: 1. VEOZA SmPC §4.1 03.2025. 2. VEOZA SmPC §5.1 03.2025. 3. Lederman S, Ottery FD, Cano A, et al. Fezolinetant for treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (SKYLIGHT 1): a phase 3 randomised controlled study. Lancet 2023;401(10382):1091-102. 4. Johnson KA, Martin N, Nappi RE, et al. Efficacy and Safety of Fezolinetant in Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause: A Phase 3 RCT. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(8):1981-1997. 5. VEOZA SmPC §4.8 03.2025. 6. Neal-Perry G, Cano A, Lederman S, et al. Safety of fezolinetant for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2023;141(4):737-47.