Clinical Competition Candidate

FINACEA

Dermatology · Rosacea

FINACEA carries product and use-code patents, moderate complexity (2/5), and meaningful clinical competition (5/5). The listed expiry window is approximately 32 months away. Active clinical competition may compress the generic entry window.

LOE window

32months

to latest listed patent expiry (February 28, 2029)

Expiry attractiveness: 5/5

Patent profile

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

Patent count: 4

Complexity score: 2/5

Clinical competition

Score: 5/5

Active trials linked: 52

Phase 2/3 trials: 19

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

Drug overview

Active ingredient: AZELAIC ACID

Applicant (NDA holder): LEO PHARMA AS

Confidence: High

Market context

Therapeutic area: Dermatology

Indication: Rosacea

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

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