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ABSORICA LD (isotretinoin)

Dermatology Approved 2019-11-05
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
6
Years on Market

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Status
Discontinued
First Approved
2019-11-05
Patent Cliff
2035

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Active Ingredient: ISOTRETINOIN

ABSORICA LD Approval History

2020
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2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
48 FDA actions from 2019 to 2026
Feb 2026 SUPPL
Update · REMS
Jul 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Mar 2023 SUPPL
Update · REMS

What ABSORICA LD Treats

1 FDA approvals

Originally approved for its first indication in 2019 .

  • Other (1)
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Clinical Trial Registry

33 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06172296 NCI-2023-08530 NCI-2023-08530, ANBL2131 Ph 3 recruiting Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk Neuroblastoma
NCT07481370 0849-25-FB Ph 2 enrolling by invitation Isotretinoin vs hCG for Male Infertility Due to Low or Absent Sperm
NCT01857934 results posted NB2012 NCI-2013-00034 Ph 2 completed Therapy for Children With Advanced Stage Neuroblastoma
NCT01711554 NCI-2012-02011 NCI-2012-02011, CDR0000741991 Ph 1 active not recruiting Lenalidomide and Dinutuximab With or Without Isotretinoin in Treating Younger Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Neuroblastoma
NCT03786783 results posted NCI-2018-03732 NCI-2018-03732, ANBL17P1 Ph 2 active not recruiting Dinutuximab, Sargramostim, and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Neuroblastoma
NCT03126916 ANBL1531 NCI-2016-01734, ANBL1531 Ph 3 recruiting Testing the Addition of 131I-MIBG or Lorlatinib to Intensive Therapy in People With High-Risk Neuroblastoma (NBL)
NCT01175356 results posted ANBL09P1 NCI-2011-01745, ANBL09P1 Ph 1 completed Induction Therapy Including 131 I-MIBG and Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Neuroblastoma Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant, Radiation Therapy, and Maintenance Therapy With Isotretinoin
NCT04385277 results posted ANBL19P1 NCI-2020-02950, ANBL19P1 Ph 2 active not recruiting Treatment With Dinutuximab, Sargramostim (GM-CSF), and Isotretinoin in Combination With Irinotecan and Temozolomide After Intensive Therapy for People With High-Risk Neuroblastoma (NBL)
NCT03033303 16-1643 Ph 2 completed A Study of the Effect of Hu3F8/GM-CSF Immunotherapy Plus Isotretinoin in Patients in First Remission of High-Risk Neuroblastoma
NCT03076021 results posted STUDY00002324 R01GM124264 Ph 4 completed Effects of Isotretinoin on CYP2D6 Activity
NCT06698263 ARESPERM 7345 2024-519644-33-00 Ph 4 not yet recruiting 13-cis Retinoic Acid (Isotretinoin) and Sperm Production
NCT01969058 results posted ACTG A5325 UM1AI068636 Ph 2 completed Effect of Isotretinoin on Immune Activation Among HIV-1 Infected Subjects With Incomplete CD4+ T Cell Recovery
NCT04940767 V77-123 Ph 4 completed A Companion Treatment Study for Patients With Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris
NCT05684861 SVU MED DVA021 4 22 11 508 Ph 2 completed Serum TWEAK Levels in Acne Vulgaris
NCT05529888 322/1/19 Ph 4 completed Measure the Serum Level of Homocysteine in Acne Patients Before and After Oral Isotretinoin.
NCT04909515 202 Ph 2 withdrawn Naxitamab and Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GMCSF) and Isotretinoin for Consolidation of Patients With High-Risk Neuroblastoma in First Remission.
NCT04154293 results posted 235-9051-202 1R01FD006079-01A1 Ph 2 completed A Vehicle Controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Topical TMB-001 for Treatment of Congenital Ichthyosis
NCT01560585 results posted ISOTRT-01 Ph 1, Ph 2 terminated Open Label Study of Isotretinoin in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
NCT04594759 WIT results posted 00103493 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Weekly Isotretinoin Therapy Study
NCT00867178 NCI-2012-03167 NCI-2012-03167, PBTC-026 Ph 1 completed Vorinostat Combined With Isotretinoin and Chemotherapy in Treating Younger Patients With Embryonal Tumors of the Central Nervous System
NCT01041638 results posted NCI-2011-01997 NCI-2011-01997, COG-ANBL0931 Ph 3 completed Monoclonal Antibody Ch14.18, Sargramostim, Aldesleukin, and Isotretinoin After Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Neuroblastoma
NCT02457520 results posted ABS157LT Ph 4 completed ABSORICA in Patients With Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne
NCT01474590 POWER results posted RD.03.SPR.29099 Ph 3 completed Efficacy & Safety Comparison of Epiduo With Doxycycline Versus Vehicle With Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Severe Acne
NCT01334515 results posted ANBL1021 NCI-2011-02672, CDR0000698589 Ph 2 completed Biological Therapy, Sargramostim, and Isotretinoin in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Neuroblastoma
NCT01103375 IRB00012306 NCI-2010-00132, CCCWFU 91209 Ph 1 terminated Erlotinib Hydrochloride and Isotretinoin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
NCT01445028 DELIVER results posted WEI-DELIVER Ph 4 completed Isotretinoin for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
NCT01208454 NCI-2011-02522 NCI-2011-02522, N2008-02 Ph 1 completed Vorinostat and Isotretinoin in Treating Patients With High-Risk Refractory or Recurrent Neuroblastoma
NCT01592045 results posted DIV-NB-201 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed ch14.18 Pharmacokinetic Study in High-risk Neuroblastoma
NCT00975143 results posted ISOCT.08.01 Ph 3 completed Efficacy and Safety of CIP-Isotretinoin in Patients With Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne
NCT01319838 Aflac ST1001 IRB00047148 Aflac ST1001 Ph 1 withdrawn Aflac ST1001 Prolonged Isotretinoin
NCT01888224 618-10 Ph 1 completed Bioavailability Study of Isotretinoin Capsules 40 mg Under Fed Condition
NCT01861626 V00057 CA 1 01 2013-000988-80 Ph 1 completed Bioequivalence Study of V0057 Versus a Reference Formulation After Single Administration in Healthy Male Subjects
NCT01404130 07/S0802/135 Ph 4 completed A Pilot Study of the Effects of Isotretinoin on Cognition, Learning and Memory
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

ABSORICA LD FDA Label Details

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ABSORICA LD Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Aug 2035

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US9700535 Expires Aug 4, 2035
US9750711 Expires May 29, 2035
Source: FDA Orange Book

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