Doctor Discussion Guide

Your treatment discussion guide

It's important to know that your hot flashes due to menopause are real and valid. Don't wait to schedule an appointment with your doctor to talk about what you’re experiencing and take charge of your menopause experience. Use the questions below to help guide the conversation about your symptoms with your provider, learn about treatment options, and find ways to help gain control of your hot flashes.

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Questions to ask your doctor about hot flashes

  • How long could I expect to experience symptoms?

  • Are there any triggers that may worsen my symptoms?

  • What are my prescription treatment options?

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Questions about treatment and safety

  • How does VEOZAH work?

  • How do I take VEOZAH?

  • Is VEOZAH right for me?

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Questions about results

  • What should I expect with VEOZAH?

  • How quickly do patients see results with VEOZAH?

  • Can VEOZAH help improve my hot flashes due to menopause?

Did you know?

Hot flashes can be categorized by severity—mild, moderate, and severe.

A woman experiencing mild hot flashes
A woman experiencing moderate hot flashes
A woman experiencing severe hot flashes
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Searching for some relief?

  • VEOZAH is a 100% hormone-free, once-daily pill

  • VEOZAH is the #1 prescribed* hormone-free treatment FDA approved for moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause

*IQVIA TRx data from May 2023 to June 12, 2026.

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How to access VEOZAH after your doctor prescribes it

When discussing insurance coverage for VEOZAH with your doctor, there are a few things to remember:

  1. Your doctor may need to submit a Prior Authorization to your insurance provider.

  2. Tell your doctor about any previous medications you have taken for hot flashes due to menopause.

  3. Call your insurance provider to understand your personal coverage and costs for VEOZAH.

  4. Follow up with your doctor to make sure all documents have been submitted.

Do you have commercial* insurance and have you been prescribed VEOZAH?

Get the Savings Card

You may pay $0 for the first month’s prescription 
and as little as $30 per monthly refill with the 
VEOZAH Savings Card.

VEOZAH™ Savings Card

*Private insurance; eg, insurance through the marketplace or employer.
Requires 30-day prescription.
For eligible commercially insured patients only. Eligibility criteria, terms, and conditions apply. The Program is not valid for patients whose prescription claims are reimbursed by any state or federal government program (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid). The Program has an annual maximum copay assistance limit of up to $4,000 per calendar year. Unless prohibited by law, Astellas may reduce the total copay assistance available under the Program to a maximum of $1,250 for two months (i.e., two 28–31-day fills) if it determines a VEOZAH claim for an enrolled patient is not approved by their commercial health plan. Offer is not health insurance and is void where prohibited by law. Astellas reserves the right to revoke, rescind, or amend this offer without notice for any reason. For full terms and conditions, visit VEOZAHSavings.com.

By enrolling in the VEOZAH Savings Program (“Program”), the patient acknowledges that they currently meet the eligibility criteria and will comply with the following terms and conditions: The Program is for eligible patients with commercial prescription insurance and is good for use only with a valid prescription for VEOZAH™ (fezolinetant) at the time the prescription is dispensed by the pharmacy. The Program has an annual maximum copay assistance limit of up to $4,000 per calendar year. After the annual maximum on copay assistance is reached, patient will be responsible for the remaining monthly out-of-pocket costs for VEOZAH. Astellas may reduce or discontinue the copay assistance available under the Program if it determines an enrolled patient does not have an approved claim for VEOZAH. Unless prohibited by law, Astellas may reduce the total copay assistance available under the Program to a maximum of $1,250 for two months (i.e., two 28–31-day fills) if it determines a VEOZAH claim for an enrolled patient is not approved by their commercial health plan. The Program is not valid for patients whose prescription claims are reimbursed, in whole or in part, by any state or federal government program, including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap, Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA), TRICARE, Puerto Rico Government Insurance, or any state patient or pharmaceutical assistance program. Patients who move from commercial insurance to federal or state prescription health insurance will no longer be eligible, and agree to notify the Program of any such change. Patients agree not to seek reimbursement from any health insurance or third party for all or any part of the benefit received by the patient through the Program. This offer is not conditioned on any past, present, or future purchase of VEOZAH. This offer is not transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be combined with any other offer, free trial, prescription savings card, or discount (including any program offered by a third party payer or pharmacy benefit manager, or an agent of either, that adjusts patient cost-sharing obligations, through arrangements that may be referred to as “accumulator” or “maximizer” programs). The full value of the Program benefits is intended to pass entirely to the eligible patient. No other individual or entity (including, without limitation, third party payers, pharmacy benefit managers, or the agents of either) is entitled to receive any benefit, discount, or other amount in connection with this Program. This offer is not health insurance and is only valid for patients in the 50 United States, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. This offer is not valid for cash paying patients. This Program is void where prohibited by law. No membership fees. It is illegal to sell, purchase, trade, counterfeit, duplicate, or reproduce, or offer to sell, purchase, trade, counterfeit, duplicate or reproduce the card. This offer will be accepted only at participating pharmacies. Certain rules and restrictions apply. Astellas reserves the right to revoke, rescind, or amend this offer without notice for any reason (including to ensure that the offer is utilized solely for the patient’s benefit).

What is VEOZAH™ (fezolinetant)?


VEOZAH is a prescription medicine used to reduce moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. VEOZAH is not a hormone. Vasomotor symptoms are the feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden intense feelings of heat and sweating (“hot flashes” or “hot flushes”). 

VEOZAH can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Liver Problems. Your healthcare provider will do a blood test to check your liver before you start taking VEOZAH. Your healthcare provider will also do this blood test monthly for the first 3 months, at month 6, and month 9 after you start taking VEOZAH or if you have signs or symptoms that suggest liver problems. If your liver blood test values are elevated, your healthcare provider may advise you to stop treatment or request additional liver blood tests.

Stop VEOZAH right away and call your healthcare provider if you have the following signs or symptoms of liver problems:

  • feeling more tired than you do usually
  • decreased appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • itching
  • yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
  • pale feces
  • dark urine
  • pain in the stomach (abdomen)

Do not use VEOZAH if you:

  • have cirrhosis.
  • have severe kidney problems or kidney failure.
  • are taking certain medicines called CYP1A2 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

Before you use VEOZAH, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have liver disease or problems.
  • have kidney problems.
  • have any medical conditions that may become worse while you are using VEOZAH.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. VEOZAH may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how VEOZAH works.

The most common side effects of VEOZAH include:

  • stomach (abdominal) pain 
  • diarrhea
  • difficulty sleeping (insomnia) 
  • back pain
  • hot flashes or hot flushes 

These are not all the possible side effects of VEOZAH. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Information, including BOXED WARNING.

What is VEOZAH™ (fezolinetant)?


VEOZAH is a prescription medicine used to reduce moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. VEOZAH is not a hormone. Vasomotor symptoms are the feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden intense feelings of heat and sweating (“hot flashes” or “hot flushes”). 

VEOZAH can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Liver Problems. Your healthcare provider will do a blood test to check your liver before you start taking VEOZAH. Your healthcare provider will also do this blood test monthly for the first 3 months, at month 6, and month 9 after you start taking VEOZAH or if you have signs or symptoms that suggest liver problems. If your liver blood test values are elevated, your healthcare provider may advise you to stop treatment or request additional liver blood tests.

Stop VEOZAH right away and call your healthcare provider if you have the following signs or symptoms of liver problems:

  • feeling more tired than you do usually
  • decreased appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • itching
  • yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
  • pale feces
  • dark urine
  • pain in the stomach (abdomen)

Do not use VEOZAH if you:

  • have cirrhosis.
  • have severe kidney problems or kidney failure.
  • are taking certain medicines called CYP1A2 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

Before you use VEOZAH, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have liver disease or problems.
  • have kidney problems.
  • have any medical conditions that may become worse while you are using VEOZAH.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. VEOZAH may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how VEOZAH works.

The most common side effects of VEOZAH include:

  • stomach (abdominal) pain 
  • diarrhea
  • difficulty sleeping (insomnia) 
  • back pain
  • hot flashes or hot flushes 

These are not all the possible side effects of VEOZAH. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Information, including BOXED WARNING.