About Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was a United States–based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of prescription medications designed to address pain management while incorporating abuse-deterrent technologies. The company developed proprietary formulation platforms intended to discourage the misuse and abuse of opioid analgesics and other prescription drugs through physical and chemical barriers that made tampering more difficult. In addition to its abuse-deterrent technologies, Acura developed and marketed pharmaceutical products for pain management and other therapeutic applications through strategic licensing and commercialization partnerships. The company served the pharmaceutical and healthcare markets, with an emphasis on improving medication safety and supporting responsible prescribing practices. Founded in 1935, the company was headquartered in Palatine, Illinois, United States.