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ACITRETIN vs BEXAROTENE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ACITRETIN vs BEXAROTENE: Safety Overview

Metric ACITRETIN BEXAROTENE
Total FAERS Reports 2,722 759
Deaths Reported 118 134
Death Rate 4.3% 17.7%
Hospitalizations 575 177
Average Patient Age 56.4 yrs 66.5 yrs
% Female Patients 46.7% 42.3%
FDA Approval Date Apr 4, 2013 Apr 27, 2022
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription