Data updated: Mar 10, 2026
DIFFERIN
ADAPALENE
Dermatology
Approved 1996-05-31
5
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
29
Years on Market
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1996-05-31
- Routes
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Forms
- GEL, LOTION, CREAM, SOLUTION
DIFFERIN Approval History
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What DIFFERIN Treats
5 FDA approvalsOriginally approved for its first indication in 1996 . Covers 5 distinct patient populations.
- Other (5)
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Pro Active Pipeline
Ongoing clinical trials by development phase
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Pro Key Completed Trials
Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance
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Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
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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.
DIFFERIN FDA Label Details
ProIndications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)Use For the treatment of acne
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