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Tapinarof

Generic Name
Tapinarof
Brand Names
Vtama
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H18O2
CAS Number
79338-84-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
84HW7D0V04

Overview

Tapinarof is a novel, first-in-class, small-molecule AhR agonist that is indicated for the treatment of adult psoriasis. It is available as a topical cream to be applied to the affected area once daily. Tapiranof was first discovered as a metabolite (3,5-dihydroxy-4-isopropylstilbene) produced in Photorhabdus luminescens, a gram-negative bacillus that lives symbiotically with the Heterorhabditis nematodes. In 1959, it was noticed that Heterorhabditis with a high amount of 3,5-dihydroxy-4-isopropylstilbene did not putrefy once dead, thus suggesting its potential anti-inflammatory activity. Tapinarof received initial approval from the FDA in 2022.

Indication

Tapinarof is indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.

Associated Conditions

  • Psoriasis Vulgaris (Plaque Psoriasis)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/12/19
Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
2024/10/28
Early Phase 1
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2024/08/20
Phase 2
Recruiting
2023/10/27
Phase 4
Completed
Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey
2023/08/08
Phase 2
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2023/03/29
Phase 4
Completed
2023/01/11
Phase 4
Completed
2022/04/13
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2022/04/13
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
2022/01/11
Phase 2
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
81672-5051
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
12/22/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
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Strength
Market Date
NDUVRA
02448254
Cream - Topical
1 % / W/W
N/A

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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