NDATOPICALAEROSOL, FOAM
Approved
May 2012
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
8/100
Clinical Trials
16
Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
FABIOR (tazarotene) by Design Pharmaceuticals is form, the cognate carboxylic acid of tazarotene, by rapid deesterification in animals and man. First approved in 2012.
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FABIOR (tazarotene) is a topical retinoid foam formulation that treats acne vulgaris through selective binding to retinoic acid receptors (RARβ and RARγ). It works via anti-hyperproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and keratinocyte-normalizing mechanisms to reduce corneocyte accumulation and improve skin differentiation.
$0.079MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
3.3 years to LOEFABIOR faces significant competitive pressure (8/10) and near-term patent expiry, suggesting a contracting brand team and shift toward defensive strategy rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
form, the cognate carboxylic acid of tazarotene, by rapid deesterification in animals and man. Tazarotenic acid binds to all 3 members of the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) family: RARα, RARβ, and RARγ but shows relative selectivity for RARβ and RARγ and may modify gene expression. The clinical…
Pharmacologic Class:
Retinoid
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (16)
Combination of Halobetasol Propionate and Tazarotene Lotion (Duobrii®) for Palmoplantar Plaque Type Psoriasis
Started Nov 2020
22 enrolled
Palmoplantar PsoriasisPlaque Psoriasis
Topical Tazarotene Vs Placebo In Hand-Foot-Skin Reactions
Started Dec 2019
8 enrolled
Solid TumorHand-Foot Skin Reaction (HFSR)
A Study to Assess the Safety and Local Tolerability of DFD-03 (Tazarotene) Lotion, 0.1% Compared to Tazorac® Cream, 0.1% in the Topical Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Started Aug 2017
155 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris
Efficacy and Safety of Tazarotene Gel in Nail Psoriasis
Started Feb 2014
66 enrolled
Nail Psoriasis
A Study to Evaluate the Potential of Tazarotene Foam to Cause an Allergic Reaction When Applied to the Skin and Exposed to Light on Healthy Volunteers.
Started Jun 2010
59 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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