From Cosmetic to Clinical: What Changes When You Develop Topical Rx Products?

What changes when a topical product becomes a medicine? This session explores the key differences between cosmetic and prescription (Rx) product development, gain a practical insight into the scientific and commercial considerations that shape successful topical Rx development.

Define the two worlds simply:
• Cosmetics: Enhance appearance
• Topical Rx (Prescription drugs): Treat or prevent disease

The regulatory pathway required

The timelines involved

Good reasons and candidates for Rx

Clinical skincare is a marketing word ~ how to use the term without crossing into Rx