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Isotretinoin - Cipher Pharmaceuticals

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Isotretinoin - Cipher Pharmaceuticals

Alternative Names: Absorica; Absorica AG; ABSORICA LD; CIP-isotretinoin; Epuris; Isotretinoin - Cipher; Lisacne-CIP; Semi-liquid isotretinoin capsules - Cipher

Latest Information Update: 16 Jul 2026

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At a glance

  • Originator Cipher Pharmaceuticals
  • Developer Andromaco; Cipher Pharmaceuticals; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Class Anti-inflammatories; Antiacnes; Antineoplastics; Keratolytics; Retinoids; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules
  • Mechanism of Action Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors; Retinoic acid receptor agonists
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    No
  • New Molecular Entity No
  • Available For Licensing Yes

Highest Development Phases

  • Marketed Acne

Most Recent Events

  • 06 Jul 2026 Cipher Pharmaceuticals signs Letter of Intent with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) for public drug plan coverage of Isotretinoin
  • 04 Dec 2023 Launched for Acne in Canada (PO, Capsule micronized formulation)
  • 26 Jun 2023 Health Canada approves Isotretinoin for Acne in Canada (PO, Capsule micronized formulation)

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