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ACITRETIN vs ADAPALENE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ACITRETIN vs ADAPALENE: Safety Overview

Metric ACITRETIN ADAPALENE
Total FAERS Reports 2,722 181,442
Deaths Reported 118 6
Death Rate 4.3% 0.0%
Hospitalizations 575 68
Average Patient Age 56.4 yrs 24.3 yrs
% Female Patients 46.7% 78.5%
FDA Approval Date Apr 4, 2013 Jan 14, 2022
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Route ORAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued