NDATOPICALGEL
Approved
Feb 1997
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
RETIN-A MICRO (tretinoin) by Bausch + Lomb. Approved for retinoid [epc]. First approved in 1997.
Drug data last refreshed 8h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
RETIN-A MICRO is a topical retinoid gel formulation of tretinoin approved in 1997 for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Tretinoin works by normalizing epidermal differentiation and reducing comedone formation. It is a small-molecule vitamin A derivative applied directly to affected skin.
$0.187MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
Late-stage product with modest Part D utilization signals potential downsizing of dedicated commercial support within 2–3 years.
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Retinoid
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Isotretinoin vs. Doxycycline for Acneiform Rash in Patients Receiving Drugs That Target the MAPK Pathway
Started Aug 2026
50 enrolled
Acneiform Drug EruptionAcneiform Eruptions
Efficacy of Cosmetic Product RV3278B-OS0386 in the Maintenance Phase After Oral Isotretinoin Treatment of Adults Subjects With Facial Acne.
Started Feb 2025
102 enrolled
Acne
Naxitamab and Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) Combined With Isotretinoin for Maintenance Treatment of Patients With High-Risk Neuroblastoma in First Complete Response.
Started Oct 2023
62 enrolled
Neuroblastoma
A 24 Week Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Delgocitinib Cream 20 mg/g Twice-daily With Alitretinoin Capsules Once-daily in Adult Participants With Severe Chronic Hand Eczema
Started Jun 2022
513 enrolled
Chronic Hand Eczema
Naxitamab and Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GMCSF) and Isotretinoin for Consolidation of Patients With High-Risk Neuroblastoma in First Remission.
Started Dec 2021
0Neuroblastoma
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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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