Pacira Biosciences Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Pacira BioSciences reported preliminary net product sales for July 2021, achieving $40.9 million for EXPAREL and $1.0 million for iovera°. Additionally, EXPAREL's average daily sales were 117% of July 2020 levels. This growth is attributed to increasing adoption as a non-opioid analgesic during outpatient surgeries. The company acknowledges ongoing uncertainty in the elective surgery market due to potential COVID-19 variants. Monthly unaudited sales reporting will continue until clearer market visibility is established.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 4, 2021 - Pacira BioSciences (NASDAQ: PCRX) will present at the 2021 Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Virtual Conference on August 10, 2021, at 10:20 AM ET. Interested parties can access the live audio via the company’s website. A replay will be available for two weeks post-event. Pacira is dedicated to non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions, highlighted by its long-acting analgesic, EXPAREL, launched in April 2012, and the acquisition of the iovera° system in April 2019.

Pacira BioSciences (PCRX) reported strong second quarter 2021 financial results with total revenues of $135.6 million, up from $75.5 million year-over-year. EXPAREL net sales reached $130.1 million, significantly higher than $73.0 million in Q2 2020. The company achieved a GAAP net income of $19.1 million (or $0.43 per share), a recovery from a loss in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA soared to $50.3 million. Pacira also announced FDA approval for an enhanced EXPAREL manufacturing process and a distribution agreement with Eurofarma for Latin America, indicating positive growth prospects.

Pacira BioSciences has received FDA approval for an enhanced manufacturing process for its product EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), allowing it to double production capacity at a new 200-liter facility in Swindon, England. This move is anticipated to enhance gross margins and extend market exclusivity to January 2041 with the issuance of a new patent. The company aims to commence commercial sales of EXPAREL produced in this facility by the end of the year.

Pacira BioSciences (Nasdaq: PCRX) reported significant findings on the iovera° system from a study focused on total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The addition of preoperative iovera° treatment to a multimodal pain management protocol led to a remarkable 51% reduction in daily opioid consumption and notably decreased pain levels and hospital stay lengths. Analysis of 267 patients showed less than 17% had a hospital stay of two or more days compared to 99% in the control group. These outcomes highlight iovera°'s efficacy in enhancing post-surgical recovery.

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCRX) will announce its second quarter financial results on August 3, 2021, before U.S. market opening. Following the earnings release, a live conference call will occur at 8:30 a.m. ET. Participants can join the call by dialing 1-877-845-0779 (domestic) or 1-720-545-0035 (international), using passcode 9991311. A replay will be available for one week post-call. Pacira is known for its commitment to non-opioid pain management, with flagship product EXPAREL® launched in 2012, and acquisition of iovera°® system in 2019.

Pacira BioSciences (Nasdaq: PCRX) announced preliminary unaudited net revenue of $135.6 million for Q2 2021, primarily driven by EXPAREL sales of $130.1 million. Average daily sales of EXPAREL surged to 178% of last year for Q2 and to 120% for June. Despite ongoing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting elective surgeries, the company remains optimistic about future growth as conditions normalize. The report also highlights increased interest in iovera° and the company's commitment to non-opioid pain management solutions.

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) has entered a distribution agreement with Eurofarma Laboratories S.A. for the commercialization of EXPAREL^® in 19 Latin American countries, including Brazil and Mexico. This partnership aims to enhance Pacira's presence in a rapidly growing market, allowing Eurofarma to leverage its extensive experience in introducing innovative products. Pacira will earn royalties and milestone payments based on Eurofarma's success in this region, reinforcing its commitment to providing non-opioid pain management solutions.

Pacira BioSciences (Nasdaq: PCRX) reported preliminary unaudited net product sales of EXPAREL and iovera° totaling $41.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, for May 2021. Sales for EXPAREL showed strong growth, with average daily sales at 162% of May 2020 and 105% of April 2021. This growth is attributed to increased demand in outpatient and non-elective procedures, despite ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company continues to report monthly sales data to provide clarity on market conditions.