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Retinoids

Retinoids are a form of vitamin A that are used to treat skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, skin discoloration and facial wrinkles. They are also used to treat connective tissue disorders, Kaposi's sarcoma, leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. They work by helping the skin heal and cells develop normally.

Why are retinoids prescribed?

  1. Acne (98%)
  2. Plaque Psoriasis (1%)
  3. Psoriasis (0%)
  4. Skin Discoloration (0%)
  5. Facial Wrinkles (0%)
  6. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (0%)
  7. Kaposi's Sarcoma (0%)
  8. Connective Tissue Disorders (0%)
  9. Leukemia (0%)

Key takeaways

Retinoids are used to treat acne, psoriasis, and signs of aging like wrinkles. They also have other uses. Retinoids work by speeding up cell turnover, which helps to clear up skin and reduce inflammation. These medications come in different forms, including topical creams and oral capsules. Examples include tretinoin (Retin-A, Atralin, Avita), isotretinoin (Accutane, Absorica, Claravis), tazarotene (Tazorac, Avage), and adapalene (Differin, Differin OTC).

Prices for popular Retinoids medications
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Tretinoin (Retin-A, Atralin, Avita) is a moderately priced drug used to treat acne and other skin conditions when applied topically. Retin-a is a retinoid, which works by work by helping the skin heal and develop normally. The most common for of Retin-A is a 45g tube of cream. The oral form can treat a specific type of leukemia. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic tretinoin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Tretinoin (Retin-A, Atralin, Avita) is a moderately priced drug used to treat acne and other skin conditions when applied topically. The oral form can treat a specific type of leukemia. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic tretinoin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Atralin, Avita) is a moderately priced drug used to treat acne and other skin conditions when applied topically. The oral form can treat a specific type of leukemia. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic tretinoin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Adapalene (Differin) is an expensive drug used to treat mild to moderate acne. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic adapalene is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. Over-the-counter Differin Gel is now available without a prescription.
ADAPALENE treats acne. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids.
Adapalene (Differin) is an expensive drug used to treat mild to moderate acne. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic adapalene is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. Over-the-counter Differin Gel is now available without a prescription.
Tretinoin (tretinoin emollient, refissa, Renova) is an expensive drug used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
Isotretinoin (Accutane, sotret, claravis, amnesteem, myorisan, zenatane) is an expensive drug used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other therapy like antibiotics. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Tazarotene (Avage, Tazorac) is an expensive drug applied to the skin to treat facial wrinkles or certain types of dark or light colored spots on the face. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
Tazarotene (Avage, Tazorac) is an expensive drug applied to the skin to treat facial wrinkles or certain types of dark or light colored spots on the face. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
Absorica (isotretinoin) is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other therapy. Absorica is slightly less popular than other retinoids. There are currently no generic alternatives to Absorica.

GoodRx has partnered with Inside RX and Sun Pharmaceuticals to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Absorica is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
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Altreno

as low as$116
TRETINOIN treats acne. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids.
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acitretin

as low as$150
Acitretin (Soriatane) is an expensive drug used to treat severe forms of psoriasis. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available as a generic.. Generic acitretin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Tretinoin micro (Retin-A Micro) is an expensive drug used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. While 68% of insurance plans cover the most common version of Retin-A Micro at a co-pay of $60.00-$85.00, many of them have restrictions. Manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
Bexarotene (Targretin) is an expensive drug used to treat the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Arazlo

as low as$521
TAZAROTENE treats acne. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids.
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Aklief

as low as$681
Aklief (trifarotene) is applied to the skin to treat acne. Aklief is slightly less popular than other retinoids. There are currently no generic alternatives to Aklief.

GoodRx has partnered with Inside RX and Galderma Laboratories to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Aklief is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
Absorica LD (isotretinoin) is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other therapy. Absorica LD is slightly less popular than other retinoids. There are currently no generic alternatives to Absorica LD.

GoodRx has partnered with Inside RX and Sun Pharmaceuticals to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Absorica LD is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans..
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Fabior

as low as$1,250
Fabior (tazarotene) is applied to the skin to treat acne. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Fabior.

GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx and Mayne Pharma to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Fabior is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
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Sohonos

as low as$4,727
PALOVAROTENE treats fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a genetic condition that causes bone to form in muscle or other soft tissue. It works by reducing bone formation in the soft tissue. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids.
Alitretinoin (Panretin) is an expensive drug used on the skin to treat Kaposi's sarcoma lesions. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Panretin. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
ADAPALENE treats acne. It belongs to a group of medications called retinoids.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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