Active-ingredient Dossier

Benzoyl Peroxide

Active-ingredient Dossier for Benzoyl Peroxide (topical antibacterial agent). Australian brands, products, PBS listings, PBAC outcomes — compiled by…

What is

Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl Peroxide is a topical antibacterial agent.

Australian brands containing

Benzoyl Peroxide — EPIDUO — NOVADAC — DUAC — ADAPAX — Benzac — CLEARASIL — NOVADUO — OXY

Therapeutic areas

Benzoyl Peroxide is registered in dermatology, with 8 brands containing this ingredient on the ARTG.

Sponsor landscape

Benzoyl Peroxide is marketed by five sponsors: Nova Pharmaceuticals, Galderma, Reckitt Benckiser, GlaxoSmithKline and Neo Health (OTC).

PBS and regulatory activity

The latest PBAC outcome for benzoyl peroxide brands was recorded on 1 November 2010, with 2 brands having PBAC outcomes on record. No AusPARs have been recorded for benzoyl peroxide brands.