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Health Canada Authorizes Elinzanetant for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients

Health Canada Authorizes Elinzanetant for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients

Health Canada approved elinzanetant (Lynkuet) to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats in breast cancer patients. The decision follows an initial 2025 approval for treating vasomotor symptoms in women.

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Health Canada approves drug that treats hot flashes for use by breast cancer patients