avita

Frequently asked questions

What does Avita treat?

Avita (Tretinoin) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, facial dermatoses, acute promyelocytic leukemia, hyperpigmentation, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Avita work?

Avita is a retinoid. Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that enter skin cells and switch on retinoic acid receptors in the nucleus, which changes how genes are read. This normalizes how skin cells grow and shed, unclogs pores, calms inflammation, and over time boosts collagen production.

How is Avita rated?

pharmaranks gives Avita a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Avita 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 $1.05 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 Avita?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Avita. 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 Avita?

Avita is marketed by Rising. You can see Rising's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Avita a brand-name or generic drug?

Avita is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tretinoin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Tretinoin are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Avita available over the counter?

No. Avita 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 Avita come in?

Avita is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Avita?

Avita is classified as retinoid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Avita FDA-registered?

Avita is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020400. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Avita been recalled by the FDA?

Avita has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Avita safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Avita a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.