When did Epiduo go generic?

A generic version of EPIDUO was approved as adapalene; benzoyl peroxide by ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC on September 30th, 2015.

Does epiduo Forte come in generic?

Epiduo is available as a generic gel that contains adapalene and benzoyl peroxide. (A generic drug is an exact copy of active drugs in a brand-name medication.) Epiduo Forte is available only as a brand-name medication. It’s not currently available in generic form.

What is comparable to Epiduo?

While on average, Epiduo costs about $438 for a month supply, both of its ingredients can be purchased separately over-the-counter as Differin Gel (under $12 for a one month supply) and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% (for less than $10 for a one month supply).

Is Differin and Epiduo the same?

Epiduo Gel and Epiduo Forte Gel are topical acne treatments that are used to treat mild to moderate acne. Each formulation is actually a combination of two different acne medications: Differin (adapalene) and benzoyl peroxide. These two formulations contain the same active ingredients, with different concentrations.

Why is epiduo so expensive?

– Epiduo is a combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide where you get your retinoid and antibiotic together. It’s expensive, likely around $250 for a tube of gel, and because benzoyl peroxide is usually quite cheap it may not be worth paying for the combo.

What is the active ingredient in epiduo?

Dosage Forms And Strengths Each gram of EPIDUO gel contains 1 mg (0.1%) adapalene and 25 mg (2.5%) benzoyl peroxide in a white to very pale yellow, opaque, aqueous based gel.

What should I not use with EPIDUO FORTE?

Avoid using other potentially irritating topical products (medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics that have strong skin-drying effect and products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices, or limes) while being treated with EPIDUO FORTE.

What happens if you use too much Epiduo?

Do not use more Epiduo Forte than you need to cover the treatment area. Using too much Epiduo Forte or using it more than one time a day may increase your chance of skin irritation. Using it more often will not produce faster results, but may increase irritation.

Why is Epiduo so expensive?

What happens when you stop Epiduo?

When you stop using benzoyl peroxide you may find that acne comes back. You may want to keep using it to keep acne under control. You may find that using it less often, such as once every other day, is enough to control acne.

What happens when you stop epiduo?

Is Epiduo over the counter now?

Can you buy Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) over-the-counter? Currently, Epiduo (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide) is only available with a prescription from a healthcare provider.

What’s the generic ingredient for the drug Epiduo?

The generic ingredient in EPIDUO is adapalene; benzoyl peroxide. There are twelve drug master file entries for this compound. Six suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the adapalene; benzoyl peroxide profile page.

What’s the lowest price you can get for Epiduo?

The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Epiduo is around $45.80, 86% off the average retail price of $343.39.

When do the Epiduo patents expire, and when?

EPIDUO Loss of Exclusivity (LOE). When do the EPIDUO patents expire, and when will EPIDUO go generic? Which patents cover Epiduo, and when can generic versions of Epiduo launch? Epiduo is a drug marketed by Galderma Labs Lp and Galderma Labs and is included in two NDAs. There are sixteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

What’s the difference in adapalene and Epiduo Forte?

However, they contain different strengths of adapalene. Strengths of these active drugs in Epiduo and Epiduo Forte are as follows: Epiduo contains 0.1% adapalene and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Epiduo Forte contains 0.3% adapalene and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide.