FDA Holds Hearing on Jet Lag Sleep Drug
Published Date: 6/3/2026
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Summary
Vanda Pharmaceuticals asked the FDA to approve a new use for their sleep drug HETLIOZ to treat jet lag, but the FDA said no and now there’s a public hearing to decide what’s next. This affects Vanda, travelers hoping for a jet lag fix, and could delay the drug’s availability while money and time are on the line. The hearing starts July 20, 2026, so mark your calendars!
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