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Pacira Pharmaceuticals Settles Patent Litigation with Fresenius

Story Highlights
  • Pacira settled patent litigations, allowing Fresenius to sell a generic EXPAREL in 2030.
  • The settlement includes a $7 million payment to Fresenius and clarifies EXPAREL’s exclusivity.
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Pacira Pharmaceuticals ( (PCRX) ) just unveiled an update.

On April 7, 2025, Pacira BioSciences announced a settlement with Fresenius Kabi and others regarding patent litigations for EXPAREL®, allowing Fresenius to sell limited volumes of a generic version in the U.S. starting in 2030, with unlimited sales permitted from 2039. This agreement resolves ongoing litigations, provides clarity on EXPAREL’s exclusivity, and involves a $7 million payment to Fresenius, potentially impacting Pacira’s market strategy and stakeholder interests.

Spark’s Take on PCRX Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PCRX is a Neutral.

Pacira Pharmaceuticals has a balanced stock score, driven by strong cash flow and promising future guidance from recent earnings calls. However, profitability challenges and a negative P/E ratio weigh on its valuation. The technical indicators are neutral, and recent corporate events suggest a strategic focus on growth, which could improve future performance if successfully executed.

To see Spark’s full report on PCRX stock, click here.

More about Pacira Pharmaceuticals

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leader in innovative, non-opioid pain therapies, offering products like EXPAREL®, ZILRETTA®, and iovera°. The company focuses on transforming patient lives through non-opioid pain management solutions and is advancing the development of PCRX-201 for treating prevalent diseases like osteoarthritis.

YTD Price Performance: 26.02%

Average Trading Volume: 867,869

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.07B

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