Molecules / Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin API manufacturers

CAS 4759-48-2 ATC D10AD04 · Topical retinoids Updated 9 July 2026
12
manufacturers with an active filing 8 of them hold a US DMF or a CEP
$743.01
median export price per kg $551.03 to $2300.00 · 11 exporters · 2025
34
shortage records on file across 8 countries
400
finished-dose makers across 48 regulators
Showing 12 of 12 manufacturers This list is ranked on evidence. Placement cannot be purchased.

Ranked API manufacturers

01

Olon

Italy
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one active US DMF and one valid CEP for isotretinoin, filing since 1988. Its 2025 FDA inspection closed as VAI, and its GMP is recognised in 3 markets.

US DMF
1 active
CEP
1 valid
Last FDA inspection
2025 · VAI
GMP recognised in
3 markets
03

Hetero

India
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds 2 active US DMFs for isotretinoin, filing since 2022. Its 2025 FDA inspection closed as VAI, and its GMP is recognised in 6 markets.

US DMF
2 active
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
2025 · VAI
GMP recognised in
6 markets
How this listing is sourced FDA, List of Drug Master Files
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04

HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis

Switzerland
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds 2 active US DMFs for isotretinoin, filing since 2006. Its 2025 FDA inspection closed as NAI.

US DMF
2 active
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
2025 · NAI
GMP recognised in
Not established
How this listing is sourced FDA, List of Drug Master Files
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05

Biophore India Pharmaceuticals

India
Makes the API
Credentials confirmed against the regulator files on 25 July 2026

Holds one active US DMF for isotretinoin, filing since 2013. Its 2024 FDA inspection closed as NAI, and its GMP is recognised in 2 markets.

US DMF
1 active
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
2024 · NAI
GMP recognised in
2 markets
How this listing is sourced FDA, List of Drug Master Files
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Registered with SFDA (Saudi Arabia) for isotretinoin. Its 2024 FDA inspection closed as VAI.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
2024 · VAI
GMP recognised in
Not established
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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10

'Công ty cổ phần dược phẩm ME DI SUN

Vietnam
Makes the APIFinished dose

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for isotretinoin. Its GMP is recognised in 1 market.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
1 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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11

Công ty Cổ phần Nam Dược

Vietnam
Makes the APIFinished dose

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for isotretinoin. Its GMP is recognised in 1 market.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
1 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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12

Công ty cổ phần Dược phẩm VCP

Vietnam
Makes the APIFinished dose

Registered with DAV (Vietnam) for isotretinoin. Its GMP is recognised in 1 market.

US DMF
None on file
CEP
None on file
Last FDA inspection
Not established
GMP recognised in
1 markets
How this listing is sourced Regulator filings, warehouse snapshot 9 July 2026
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Contract manufacturers (4)

Contract manufacturers make to order rather than holding their own filing for this molecule.

How this list is built

The order is set by active filings weighted by regulator, inspection outcomes and their recency, breadth of GMP recognition, and evidence of real exports, less any open risk flags. Every factor appears on the card it produced. Read the full method.

Active US DMFs
FDA, List of Drug Master Files
Valid CEPs
EDQM certificate database
Inspection outcomes
FDA inspection classifications
GMP certificates
EudraGMDP and national regulators
Price band
Customs export unit values for 2025. These are export values rather than contract prices for regulated-market grade material, which are higher.

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