ADAPALENE
| Brand name | DIFFERIN |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | ADAPALENE |
| Strength | 0.1% |
| Dosage form | LOTION |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| FDA approval | March 2010 |
| Marketing status | DISCN |
| Patent | Expires | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 7998467 | May 2028 | product |
| 8435502 | September 2026 | product |
| 8709392 | September 2026 | product |
Source: FDA Orange Book, layered on the CliffBio company graph. Cliff dates are the latest FDA-listed patent expiry; estimates are projections, not legal advice.