
aktipak
Aktipak is a combination medicine containing Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin.
Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin · by Biofrontera
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Benzoyl Peroxide 5%; Erythromycin 3%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Biofrontera
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.05 per gm — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA050769
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
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Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Aktipak cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.05 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Aktipak?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Aktipak. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Aktipak?
- Aktipak is marketed by Biofrontera. You can see Biofrontera's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Aktipak a brand-name or generic drug?
- Aktipak is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin.
- Is Aktipak available over the counter?
- No. Aktipak is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Aktipak come in?
- Aktipak is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Aktipak FDA-registered?
- Aktipak is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050769. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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