Active substance
Benzoyl peroxide
- SFDA 8
- US FDA 1
- Health Canada 34
- US price lines 12
- NHS prices 2
- WHO EML 1
- Safety 2
SFDA Saudi Arabia — SFDA human drug list
| Trade name | Strength | Form · route | Pack | Public price | Type | Company | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACNEZOYL 5% GEL | 5 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 8.30 | Generic · OTC | Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Company | Valid |
| BENZAC AC 2.5% GEL | 2.5 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 12.45 | Generic · OTC | GALDERMA | Valid |
| BENZAC AC 5% GEL | 5 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 17.45 | Generic · OTC | GALDERMA | Valid |
| ACNEZOYL 2.5 % GEL | 2.5 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 4.10 | Generic · OTC | Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Company | Withdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed |
| BENZAC AC 10% GEL | 10 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 17.45 | Generic · OTC | GALDERMA | Withdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed |
| PANOXYL 10 ACNE GEL | 10 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 14.70 | NCE · OTC | STIEFEL LABORATORIES | Withdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed |
| PANOXYL 5 ACNE GEL | 5 % | Gel · Topical | 1 Tube | SAR 13.45 | NCE · OTC | STIEFEL LABORATORIES | Withdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed |
| PANOXYL 5 LOTION | 5 % | Cutaneous solution · Topical | 1 Bottle | SAR 10.40 | NCE · Prescription | STIEFEL LABORATORIES | Withdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed |
Indications — CHI Daman Drug Formulary
PAPULOPUSTULAR ROSACEA
US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Applicant | Status | First approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPSOLAY | 5% | cream · topical | MAYNE PHARMA | Prescription | 22 Apr 2022 |
Canada Canada — marketed products (Health Canada)
| Brand | DIN | Strength | Form · route | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACNE CLEARING TREATMENT | 02463202 | 2.5 % / W/W | LOTION · TOPICAL | RODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC |
| ACNE FOAMING CLEANSER | 02508745 | 4 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | CERAVE CANADA |
| ACNE FOAMING CLEANSER | 02533715 | 4 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | CRLS |
| ACNE TREATMENT LOTION | 02336812 | 5 % / W/W | LOTION · TOPICAL | VIVIER CANADA INCORPORATED |
| ACTIVE ANTI-ACNE TREATMENT KIT | 02444054 | 2.5 % / W/W | KIT; LOTION · TOPICAL | FRUIT OF THE EARTH, INC |
| BENZAC W WASH GEL 10% | 01925199 | 10 % | GEL · TOPICAL | GALDERMA CANADA INC. |
| BENZAGEL 5 GEL | 02162113 | 5 % | GEL · TOPICAL | COLUMBIA LABORATORIES CANADA INC |
| BENZAGEL 5 WASH | 02162121 | 5 % | SOLUTION · TOPICAL | COLUMBIA LABORATORIES CANADA INC |
| BENZAGEL SPOT-ON ACNE GEL | 02361949 | 2.5 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | COLUMBIA LABORATORIES CANADA INC |
| BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT 5% | 02412012 | 5 % | GEL · TOPICAL | CRLS |
| BPO5 | 02490285 | 5 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | RGR PHARMA LTD. |
| CLEAN & CLEAR PERSA-GEL 5 | 02236396 | 5 % / W/W | LOTION · TOPICAL | KENVUE CANADA INC. |
| CLEAR ACTION BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT 5% | 02517515 | 5 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | CRLS |
| CLEAR ACTION MEDICATED ACNE GEL | 02538822 | 5 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | CRLS |
| CLINIQUE ACNE SOLUTIONS ALL-OVER CLEARING TREATMENT | 02290561 | 2.5 % / W/W | LOTION · TOPICAL | CLINIQUE LABORATORIES DIST |
| DAILY ACNE WASH | 02463210 | 5 % / W/W | CREAM · TOPICAL | RODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC |
| DEEP PORE ACNE VANISHING TREATMENT | 02236796 | 5 % / W/W | LOTION · TOPICAL | THE MENTHOLATUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD |
| DUAL INTENSIVE ACNE TREATMENT | 02414309 | 2.5 % / W/W | GEL; LOTION · TOPICAL | RODAN & FIELDS BEAUTY, LLC |
| EMERGENCY ACNE VANISHING FACIAL CLEANSER | 02321874 | 5 % / W/W | LOTION · TOPICAL | THE MENTHOLATUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD |
| EPSOLAY | 02560720 | 5 % / W/W | CREAM · TOPICAL | SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC |
| PANOXYL ACNE WASH | 02504634 | 4 % / W/W | CREAM · TOPICAL | CROWN LABORATORIES INC. |
| PROACTIV CLEANSE | 02391015 | 2.5 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | ALCHEMEE, LLC |
| PROACTIV EMERGENCY BLEMISH RELIEF | 02413655 | 5 % / W/W | CREAM · TOPICAL | ALCHEMEE, LLC |
| PROACTIV SOLUTION 3-STEP ACNE ROUTINE | 02406179 | 2.5 % / W/W | GEL; KIT · TOPICAL | ALCHEMEE, LLC |
| PROACTIV TREAT | 02390396 | 2.5 % / W/W | GEL · TOPICAL | ALCHEMEE, LLC |
9 more — full table
Prices — United States and England
| Source | Product as listed | Price | Unit / pack | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% GEL | $0.23145 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% GEL | $0.18096 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% WASH | $0.04701 | per ML | 18 Feb 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% WASH | $0.04672 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 10% WASH | $0.05026 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 2.5% GEL | $0.20089 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% GEL | $0.2175 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% GEL | $0.17795 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% WASH | $0.02831 | per ML | 18 Feb 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% WASH | $0.03551 | per ML | 18 Mar 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% WASH | $0.04513 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| US NADAC | BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% WASH | $0.04944 | per GM | 23 Sep 2026 |
| NHS Drug Tariff | Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel | £6.26 | 30 gram | 1 Oct 2026 |
| NHS Drug Tariff | Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel | £12.28 | 60 gram | 1 Oct 2026 |
NADAC: average price US retail pharmacies pay to buy the medicine. NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA: basic price reimbursed to pharmacies in England and Wales.
WHO WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2025)
- 13.4. Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation · core
Acne
Local > Topical > Cream: 5% | Local > Topical > Lotion: 5%
Safety signals and safety-related labeling changes
- US FDA 27 Apr 2022 EPIDUO FORTE — safety-related labeling change
Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide - US FDA 21 Feb 2020 ONEXTON — safety-related labeling change
Labeling sections changed: Warnings and Precautions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
Combinations containing Benzoyl peroxide
Values as published by each source: SFDA human drug list (4-2026, as published by the Council of Health Insurance; indications from the CHI Daman Drug Formulary), Drugs@FDA, EMA medicines data, Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada), CMS NADAC, NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (NHSBSA Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0), WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (CC BY 3.0 IGO; regrouped by active substance, not created by WHO), EMA PRAC, US FDA safety-related labeling changes and MHRA Drug Safety Update (Open Government Licence v3.0). Sources and reuse. Not a substitute for the official registers or the product information.