Drug
Who makes bupivacaine?
2 companies list bupivacaine as a human prescription drug, including under the names EXPAREL. Forms: injection, suspension, liposomal. Routes: infiltration.
Labellers from the openFDA NDC Directory. A labeller is the firm named on the label, not necessarily the site that made the product, and a listing is not an FDA approval. Data as of 24 Sept 2026. Methodology
Companies listing bupivacaine
| Company | Forms | Application | NDCs | Registered sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.China | injection, suspension, liposomal | ANDAANDA214348 | 2 | 4 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.United States | injection, suspension, liposomal | NDANDA022496 | 2 | 1 |
Bulk ingredient listings
- Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.China · 1 NDC
- MSN Life Sciences Private LimitedIndia · 1 NDC
- Nortec Quimica SABrazil · 1 NDC
- Siegfried Evionnaz SA · 1 NDC
Orange Book patents
23 unexpired patents list bupivacaine as the active ingredient, expiring between Jan 2041 and Jul 2044. Application holders: INNOCOLL PHARMACEUTICALS LTD, PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
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Common questions
- Who makes bupivacaine?
- 2 companies list bupivacaine as a human prescription drug in the openFDA NDC Directory, led by Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Each is the labeller, the firm named on the label; the product may be made at a site registered to another company.
- Is there a generic EXPAREL?
- 1 company lists bupivacaine under an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA), the application type used for generics, and 1 under an NDA or BLA. Listing status is from the NDC Directory; it is not a statement of availability.
- Who supplies bupivacaine active ingredient?
- 4 companies list bupivacaine as a bulk ingredient, including Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., MSN Life Sciences Private Limited, Nortec Quimica SA, Siegfried Evionnaz SA.