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AcelRx Pharmaceuticals
AddedFeb 20, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals

Acquired

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, a California-based company, provides global therapies for acute pain relief and anxiety reduction.

HQ
Redwood City, CA, US
Founded
2005
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AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, founded in Redwood City, California, is dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for acute pain relief and anxiety reduction in medically supervised settings. The company's core mission is to enhance patient outcomes by providing high-quality tools for medical teams, ensuring optimal care while improving cost efficiency and convenience for healthcare providers. AcelRx's product portfolio includes treatments for acute and breakthrough pain, as well as solutions for mild sedation and anxiety reduction, targeting a global patient base.

Notable figures associated with AcelRx Pharmaceuticals include its experienced leadership team and key investors who have supported the company's growth and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development and approval of several pain management therapies that have positively impacted patient care worldwide. AcelRx's contributions to the pharmaceutical industry underscore its commitment to advancing medical outcomes through cutting-edge solutions, making it a pivotal player in the field of acute pain management.

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AcelRx Pharmaceuticals - Quick Facts

Who are AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' competitors?

Companies similar to AcelRx Pharmaceuticals include Axsome Therapeutics, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Talphera and Akelos.

When was AcelRx Pharmaceuticals founded?

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2005.

Where is AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' headquarters located?

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' headquarters is located in Redwood City, CA, US.

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Biotech
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Pharmaceuticals
Tags
  • Healthtech
NAICS
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
SIC
  • 8000Health Services
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
  • 4649Wholesale of other household goods
Show 24 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
  • 424200Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
  • 424210Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5120Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, And Druggists' Sundries
  • 5122Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists' Sundries
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 2830Drugs
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research