Clean Watchlist Candidate

FABIOR

Dermatology · Acne vulgaris (tazarotene foam)

FABIOR carries product and use-code patents, moderate complexity (2/5), and no linked clinical competition (0/5). The listed expiry window is approximately 45 months away. Moderate profile — review patent type and trial activity before handing to IP counsel.

LOE window

45months

to latest listed patent expiry (February 24, 2030)

Expiry attractiveness: 4/5

Patent profile

Substance patent (none)
Product / formulation patent (listed)
Use-code patent (listed)

Patent count: 3

Complexity score: 2/5

Clinical competition

Score: 0/5

Active trials linked: 0

Phase 2/3 trials: 0

Higher scores indicate more trial activity for this ingredient — a proxy for competitive generic interest.

Drug overview

Active ingredient: TAZAROTENE

Applicant (NDA holder): MAYNE PHARMA LLC

Confidence: Medium

Market context

Therapeutic area: Dermatology

Indication: Acne vulgaris (tazarotene foam)

U.S. market size (est.)< $100M

Estimated U.S. net sales tier. Verify current figures before commercial diligence.