Vanda May Go Another Round With US FDA Over Hetlioz Jet Lag Indication
Executive Summary
Agency offers Vanda chance to request a hearing over its plan to refuse to approve its supplemental new drug application. Such a hearing seems unlikely given FDA’s rejection of past requests and Vanda’s track record with the agency.
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