AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACRX) Granted First U.S. Patent Relating to Sublingual Sufentanil NanoTabs
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued AcelRx Patent Number 8,202,535, titled “Small-Volume Oral Transmucosal Dosage Forms.” The patent details a method for treating pain by administering a small-volume solid tablet that contains sufentanil by adhering to the oral mucosa. The patent will give intellectual property protection for sufentanil NanoTab-based products until late 2030. This newly issued patent is an important addition to AcelRx Pharmaceuticals’ patent portfolio, strengthening the company’s ability to protect its proprietary technology in the U.S. The company remains dedicated to the continued expansion of its patent portfolio as it…