Fluorouracil topical - Ortho Dermatologics
Alternative Names: 5-FU topical - Ortho Dermatologics; Carac; Fluorouracil Microsponge formulationLatest Information Update: 11 Dec 2021
At a glance
- Originator A.P. Pharma
- Developer Ortho Dermatologics
- Class Antineoplastics; Pyrimidinones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Thymidylate synthase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Actinic keratosis
Most Recent Events
- 27 Jul 2017 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International acquired Ortho Dermatologics in 2011 and changed the name of the later to Valeant Dermatology. Subsequently, in July 2017, it was rebranded to Ortho Dermatologics
- 13 Jan 2014 A.P. Pharma is now called Heron Therapeutics
- 16 Dec 2011 Dermik Laboratories has been acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International