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Major Pharmaceutical Acquisition Strengthens Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Portfolio .

Reuters
/ Oct 13, 2026

The pharmaceutical market for non-opioid pain management is undergoing significant consolidation. Viatris announced plans to acquire Pacira BioSciences for $1.65 billion, adding 2 established treatments to its portfolio: Exparel, a long-acting postoperative analgesic, and Zilretta, an extended-release corticosteroid injection for knee osteoarthritis. The acquisition highlights growing commercial interest in reducing opioid exposure following surgery and expanding nonsurgical pain-management options. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026. 

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Reuters. Major Pharmaceutical Acquisition Strengthens Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Portfolio. 2026. Available from: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/viatris-acquire-pacira-biosciences-165-billion-deal-2026-10-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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