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Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel — Competitive Intelligence Brief
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Antibiotic/keratolytic combination
Bacterial 50S ribosome (clindamycin); reactive oxygen species generation (benzoyl peroxide)
Dermatology
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel (Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel) — Actavis Inc.. Clindamycin kills acne-causing bacteria while benzoyl peroxide reduces sebum production and provides additional antimicrobial and keratolytic effects.
Comparator set
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel TARGET | Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel | Actavis Inc. | marketed | Antibiotic/keratolytic combination | Bacterial 50S ribosome (clindamycin); reactive oxygen species generation (benzoyl peroxide) |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (Antibiotic/keratolytic combination class)
- Actavis Inc. · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/clindamycin-benzoyl-peroxide-gel. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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