NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 1972
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
4
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
Drug Shortage Active
CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE is currently in shortage. Reason: Available. This may impact manufacturing, supply chain, and quality hiring at the manufacturer.
CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE (clindamycin phosphate) by Pfizer is mechanism of action clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 23s rna of the 50s subunit of the ribosome. Approved for acne vulgaris, bacterial vaginosis. First approved in 1972.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE (clindamycin phosphate) is a bacteriostatic antibiotic administered via injection that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It is indicated for acne vulgaris and bacterial vaginosis. The drug has been on the market since 1972 and represents a mature, well-established therapeutic option.
$0.715MPart D
LOE ApproachingMature injectable with minimal Part D penetration indicates small brand team focused on maintenance and operational efficiency rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 23S RNA of the 50S subunit of the ribosome. Clindamycin is bacteriostatic.
Indications (2)
Clinical Trials (4)
Clindamycin Phosphate, Adapalene, and Benzoyl Peroxide Triple Combination Gel in Canadian Patients With Acne Vulgaris
Started Oct 2025
200 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris
Perimenstrual Acne With Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide
Started Jan 2017
22 enrolled
Actinic Keratosis
A Efficacy and Safety of Duac™Compared With Clindamycin Phosphate Gel in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Started Apr 2013
1,018 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris
W0265-104: A Single-Center, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating the Photoallergic Potential of Topically Applied Clindamycin Phosphate 1.0% and Tretinoin 0.025% (CT Gel) in Healthy Volunteers
Started Nov 2008
64 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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