NDATOPICALSOLUTION
Approved
Jul 1980
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
4
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
CLEOCIN T (clindamycin phosphate) by Pfizer is mechanism of action the mechanism of action of clindamycin in treating acne vulgaris is unknown. Approved for acne vulgaris, bacterial vaginosis. First approved in 1980.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CLEOCIN T (clindamycin phosphate) is a topical antibiotic solution approved in 1980 for treating acne vulgaris and bacterial vaginosis. The mechanism of action in acne remains unknown, though the drug has established efficacy as a first-line topical agent. It represents a mature, well-established therapy in dermatology and gynecology.
$0.01BPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
As LOE approaches with minimal Part D spending ($10K in 2023), the brand team is likely contracting; opportunities are rare and focused on cost management and transition planning rather than growth.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of clindamycin in treating acne vulgaris is unknown.
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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