Alevatrix™ is an injectable long-acting formulation of the local anesthetic, bupivacaine, under development to enable opioid-free management of postoperative pain. The product is based on Rebel Medicine’s proprietary injectable gel technology and will be packaged in a ready-to-use, prefilled syringe that can be used in both regional anesthesia via nerve blocks and local anesthesia via instillation. 

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Opioid-based medications are a mainstay of postoperative pain management today with approximately 80% of surgical patients receiving opioid prescriptions after surgery. However, their use is associated with a variety of adverse events, prolonged hospital length of stay and increased costs of care. The pain after surgery is most intense in the first 72 hours, after which non-opioid systemic medications such as acetaminophen and NSAIDs are sufficient for most patients. Alevatrix™ has demonstrated in large animal models that it can control pain locally through the first 72-96 hours. By minimizing or eliminating the need for opioids after surgery, Alevatrix™ has the potential to reduce the cost and improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.