NDATOPICALCREAM
Approved
Sep 1988
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 2d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
RETIN-A (tretinoin) is a topical retinoid cream approved in 1988 for acne vulgaris treatment. It works by decreasing follicular epithelial cell cohesiveness and stimulating cell turnover to extrude comedones, with minimal systemic absorption (<0.3% bioavailable). The exact mechanism remains incompletely understood but involves modulation of cell differentiation and proliferation.
$0.001BPart D
LOE ApproachingProduct is in late-stage lifecycle with modest Part D utilization; brand team likely focused on retention and competitive positioning against newer formulations.
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)
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
Assessment the Activity Value of Isotretinoin (13- Cis-Retinoic Acid ) in the Treatment of COVID-19 ( Isotretinoin in Treatment of COVID-19) (Randomized)
Started Aug 2021
100,000 enrolled
COVID19
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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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