# EXPAREL
> **NDA022496** · New Drug Application · Sponsor: PACIRA PHARMS INC · Approved 2011-10-28
## Drug
- **FDA Application Number:** NDA022496
- **Application type:** New Drug Application
- **Brand name:** EXPAREL
- **Generic name:** BUPIVACAINE
- **Active ingredients:** BUPIVACAINE
- **Dosage form:** INJECTABLE, LIPOSOMAL
- **Route:** INJECTION
- **Marketing status:** Prescription
- **Sponsor:** PACIRA PHARMS INC
- **Manufacturer:** Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- **First approval:** 2011-10-28
## Source
- [Drugs@FDA application overview](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=022496)
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