American Society of Anesthesiologists and Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Announce New Grant to Advance Education and Enhance Patient Care

SCHAUMBURG, IL and TAMPA, FL – The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX), today announced a new grant of $2.5 million, by Pacira to the ASA Charitable Foundation, to advance the medical specialty of anesthesiology and pain medicine; facilitate best-in-class clinician education; and improve patient care.

“ASA has long been driven by a commitment to advocacy for patients, championing for the continued advancement of the field of pain management in both acute and chronic settings,” said ASA President Michael W. Champeau, M.D., FAAP, FASA. “We look forward to the meaningful progress we can continue to make for our 56,000 members and the patients they serve, supported by this generous grant from Pacira."

“Anesthesiologists are an essential ally in our mission to provide long-lasting opioid-free pain relief to as many patients as possible,” said Dave Stack, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pacira. “We are committed to working together, so that ASA and Pacira can effectively advance our common goal of optimizing patient outcomes. We look forward to a productive relationship with ASA, and to supporting ASA in its dedication to raising and maintaining the standards of the practice of anesthesiology.”

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