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Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Pacira is committed to providing innovative treatments that minimize the reliance on opioids for pain relief, thereby redefining the role of opioids as a rescue therapy only.
Pacira has three primary commercialized products: EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), ZILRETTA® (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), and ioveraº®. EXPAREL, launched in 2012, is a long-acting local analgesic used for postsurgical pain management, offering significant reductions in opioid consumption and cumulative pain scores. ZILRETTA, approved in 2017, is an extended-release intra-articular injection aimed at managing osteoarthritis knee pain, providing extended pain relief without repeated administration. ioveraº is a novel handheld device that delivers precise, controlled doses of cold temperature to targeted nerves, offering immediate, drug-free pain relief.
The company’s advanced DepoFoam® delivery platform encapsulates drugs in a multivesicular liposome, releasing them over extended periods without altering their molecular structure. This technology underpins the efficacy of Pacira’s flagship product, EXPAREL, which has been pivotal in reducing opioid use and enhancing postoperative recovery.
Pacira continues to innovate with ongoing clinical developments and strategic initiatives. Recently, the company reported preliminary unaudited total revenue of $675.0 million for the fiscal year 2023. In 2024, Pacira plans to launch EXPAREL for two key lower extremity nerve blocks and anticipates the rollout of the NOPAIN Act in 2025, which will expand patient access to opioid-sparing pain management solutions.
Pacira’s commitment to developing non-opioid treatments is further demonstrated by its recent achievements in securing FDA and European Medicines Agency designations for PCRX-201, a gene therapy product candidate for osteoarthritis. The company’s focus on long-term growth and operational excellence remains steadfast under the leadership of CEO Frank D. Lee.
For more information on Pacira BioSciences and its product offerings, visit www.pacira.com.
Pacira BioSciences (NASDAQ: PCRX) has announced two key appointments to its executive leadership team as part of its '5x30' strategy to become an innovative biopharmaceutical organization. Brendan Teehan has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing 30 years of experience in building commercial teams across multiple therapeutic categories. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Acadia Pharmaceuticals.
Krys Corbett joins as Chief Business Officer, contributing over 25 years of experience in business development and strategic transactions. She previously led portfolio and product strategy at Lyell Immunopharma and served as Head of Business Development at Oric Pharmaceuticals.
These appointments are intended to enhance the company's execution of its growth strategy, combining Teehan's expertise in maximizing pharmaceutical brands with Corbett's portfolio management and partnering experience.
Pacira BioSciences (PCRX) announced its five-year strategic plan '5x30' alongside preliminary unaudited 2024 revenue of $701.0 million, up from $675.0 million in 2023. The 5x30 plan aims to achieve five key objectives by 2030, including treating over three million patients annually, achieving double-digit revenue growth, improving gross margin by five percentage points, expanding clinical pipeline with five novel programs, and establishing five partnerships.
Key 2024 revenue highlights include EXPAREL net product sales of $549.0 million (up from $538.1 million in 2023), ZILRETTA sales of $118.1 million (up from $111.1 million), and iovera° sales of $22.8 million (up from $19.7 million). Fourth quarter EXPAREL sales reached $147.7 million, with growth driven by volume increases and pricing, partially offset by vial mix shifts and GPO partnership discounts.
Pacira BioSciences (Nasdaq: PCRX) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new Smart Tip designed for the iovera° system to manage chronic low back pain via long-lasting medial branch nerve block. The iovera° system uses cryoneurolysis, applying focused cold therapy to nerves to interrupt pain signals temporarily. The new 25-gauge, 180-mm Smart Tip treats deeper nerves, including the medial branch nerve, and is designed to relieve chronic low back pain associated with facet-mediated pain.
Chronic low back pain is a significant health issue in the U.S., leading to disability and opioid prescriptions. The iovera° system provides an alternative to radiofrequency ablation (RFA), which has limitations like delayed pain relief and potential tissue damage. A single-center randomized pilot study showed that patients treated with iovera° reported pain scores more than 2 points lower at 180 and 360 days compared to RFA-treated patients. Additionally, iovera° patients exhibited significant functional improvements and greater satisfaction with pain management.
The FDA clearance of this new Smart Tip is a step forward in offering drug-free, effective pain relief for millions of Americans with chronic back pain.
Pacira BioSciences (NASDAQ: PCRX) has announced its upcoming presentation at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM PT (1:30 PM EST).
Interested parties can access the live audio presentation through the 'Events' page on the company's investor website at investor.pacira.com. The company will make a replay of the webcast available for a two-week period following the event.
VectorY Therapeutics announces Jim Scibetta as new CEO, while former CEO Sander van Deventer transitions to President of R&D. The company's lead program, VTx-002, a vectorized antibody targeting TDP-43 for ALS treatment, advances to IND-enabling studies following positive FDA feedback. The company recently completed a $138 million Series A funding round co-led by EQT Life Sciences and Forbion, and expanded its presence with a new office in Boston.
Scibetta brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience, including roles as CEO of Maverick Therapeutics and President of Pacira BioSciences. VTx-002 aims to delay ALS disease progression by targeting TDP-43 pathology and is expected to enter clinical trials by the end of 2025.
DOMA Perpetual Capital Management, owning 4.14% of Pacira BioSciences (NASDAQ: PCRX), announced plans to nominate four independent director candidates for Pacira's 2025 annual stockholder meeting. DOMA has hired Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP as legal counsel for company dealings.
Expressing strong confidence in Pacira's intellectual property value, DOMA believes the company's stock is significantly undervalued. They are urging Pacira to initiate an immediate stock tender offer for 10 million shares using available cash reserves, followed by executing their previously approved $150 million buyback program using the company's healthy and growing free cash flow.
Pacira BioSciences (Nasdaq: PCRX), a leader in non-opioid pain therapies, has granted inducement awards to four new employees on December 3, 2024. The awards include:
- Stock options to purchase 19,800 shares of common stock at $16.68 per share, with a 10-year term and four-year vesting schedule
- 23,600 restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting annually in four equal installments starting December 1, 2024
The awards were approved by the Compensation Committee under Pacira's Amended and Restated 2014 Inducement Plan and comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Vesting is contingent upon continued employment.
Pacira BioSciences (Nasdaq: PCRX) has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,156,940 for EXPAREL's chemical composition, providing protection until July 2044. This patent is the first in a new family related to EXPAREL produced by their enhanced manufacturing process in San Diego, approved by FDA in February 2024. The company plans to list the patent in the FDA Orange Book and file a patent infringement lawsuit against Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals and Fresenius Kabi USA. Additionally, two new patents (No. 12,151,024 and 12,144,890) were issued, extending protection until January 2041.
Pacira BioSciences (NASDAQ: PCRX) announced promising 104-week safety and efficacy data for its gene therapy candidate PCRX-201 in treating knee osteoarthritis. The Phase 1 trial involving 72 patients demonstrated sustained improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and function. The pretreated cohort showed 48-65% pain improvement and 53-72% stiffness reduction from baseline. Over 70% of participants achieved >50% pain reduction by week 16. The therapy showed a well-tolerated safety profile with no serious treatment-related adverse events. PCRX-201, which received FDA's RMAT designation in March 2024, is designed to produce IL-1Ra protein to reduce inflammation. A Phase 2 study is planned for 2025.
Pacira BioSciences (NASDAQ: PCRX) announced its participation in two upcoming healthcare conferences. The company will engage in an analyst-led fireside chat at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on November 19th at 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM ET).
Additionally, Pacira BioSciences will be present at the 36th Annual Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference on December 3rd at 1:00 PM ET. Interested parties can access live audio of these events on the “Events” page of the company’s website at investor.pacira.com. Replays will be available for two weeks following the events.
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