Business Description
Heron Therapeutics is a North Carolina-based biotech company focused on improving patient care through innovative drug delivery. Its core technology allows a single dose of medication to remain active in the body for days or even weeks, reducing how often patients need treatment. The company sells several approved products that help cancer patients manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, and it is also developing a local anesthetic designed to provide longer-lasting pain relief after surgery.