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AZELAIC ACID vs AZITHROMYCIN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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AZELAIC ACID vs AZITHROMYCIN: Safety Overview

Metric AZELAIC ACID AZITHROMYCIN
Total FAERS Reports 1,202 17,553
Deaths Reported 355 1,405
Death Rate 29.5% 8.0%
Hospitalizations 241 5,983
Average Patient Age 47.2 yrs 51.5 yrs
% Female Patients 92.1% 58.6%
FDA Approval Date Aug 23, 2019 Apr 11, 2023
Manufacturer Actavis Pharma, Inc. DirectRx
Route TOPICAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription Discontinued