Drug
Who makes adapalene?
9 companies list adapalene as a human prescription drug, including under the names DIFFERIN. Forms: cream; gel; swab. Routes: topical.
Labellers from the openFDA NDC Directory. A labeller is the firm named on the label, not necessarily the site that made the product, and a listing is not an FDA approval. Data as of 24 Sept 2026. Methodology
Companies listing adapalene
| Company | Forms | Application | NDCs | Registered sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedIndia | gel | ANDAANDA213508 | 2 | 7 |
| Bryant Ranch PrepackUnited States | cream | ANDAANDA090824 | 2 | 1 |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LimitedIndia | gel | ANDAANDA208322 | 1 | 13 |
| Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals LtdUnited States | cream | NDA AUTHORIZED GENERICNDA020748 | 1 | 2 |
| Actavis LLCUnited States | gel | ANDAANDA201000 | 1 | 1 |
| CALL INC. (dba Rochester Pharmaceuticals) | swab | ANDAANDA204593 | 1 | 0 |
| E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC | cream | ANDAANDA090824 | 1 | 0 |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | gel | NDANDA021753 | 1 | 0 |
| Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC. | gel | NDA AUTHORIZED GENERICNDA021753 | 1 | 0 |
Bulk ingredient listings
- AARTI PHARMALABS LIMITEDIndia · 1 NDC
- Alivus Life Sciences Limited · 1 NDC
- Arch Pharmalabs LimitedIndia · 1 NDC
- Chongqing Huapont Shengchem Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · 1 NDC
- Darmerica, LLCUnited States · 1 NDC
- Excella GmbH & Co. KGGermany · 1 NDC
- Maithri Drugs Private LimitedIndia · 1 NDC
- Medichem SASpain · 1 NDC
- Olon USA LLCItaly · 1 NDC
- QINGDAO TIDA BIOTEK CO.,LTD · 1 NDC
Orange Book patents
1 unexpired patent lists adapalene as the active ingredient, expiring between May 2028 and May 2028. Application holder: GALDERMA LABORATORIES LP.
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Common questions
- Who makes adapalene?
- 9 companies list adapalene as a human prescription drug in the openFDA NDC Directory, led by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Bryant Ranch Prepack, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Actavis LLC. Each is the labeller, the firm named on the label; the product may be made at a site registered to another company.
- Is there a generic DIFFERIN?
- 6 companies list adapalene under an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA), the application type used for generics, and 1 under an NDA or BLA. Listing status is from the NDC Directory; it is not a statement of availability.
- Who supplies adapalene active ingredient?
- 10 companies list adapalene as a bulk ingredient, including AARTI PHARMALABS LIMITED, Alivus Life Sciences Limited, Arch Pharmalabs Limited, Chongqing Huapont Shengchem Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..