regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
FDA identifies deficiencies in Vanda's sNDA for HETLIOZ insomnia; Vanda alleges FDCA violation
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- FDA notified Vanda on Feb 4, 2024 of deficiencies in sNDA for HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) for insomnia; no details disclosed.
- Vanda claims FDA violated FDCA by missing statutory deadline of Oct 31, 2023, to approve or provide a hearing.
- sNDA submitted May 4, 2023; PDUFA target date was March 4, 2024; deficiencies preclude labeling discussions.
- Vanda is also challenging FDA approvals of generic HETLIOZ, which have been marketed since 2023.