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Posimir (Bupivacaine) is an amide local anesthetic used to treat Postoperative Pain.

Bupivacaine · by Innocoll

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Bupivacaine
Form
Solution
Strength
Bupivacaine 660MG/5ML (132MG/ML)
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Innocoll
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.06 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA204803
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

How this class works, per Topical, Local, and Regional Anesthesia and Anesthetics - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Solution

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

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Request a 90-day supply

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Use copay cards

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Frequently asked questions

What does Posimir treat?
Posimir (Bupivacaine) may be used to treat postoperative pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How does Posimir work?
Posimir is a amide local anesthetic. Amide local anesthetics temporarily block the sodium channels that nerves use to fire, so the treated nerves can't send signals. This numbs pain in the area, and because the block reverses as the drug wears off, sensation returns afterward.
How much does Posimir cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.06 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Posimir?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Posimir. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Posimir?
Posimir is marketed by Innocoll. You can see Innocoll's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Posimir a brand-name or generic drug?
Posimir is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Bupivacaine.
Is Posimir available over the counter?
No. Posimir is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Posimir come in?
Posimir is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Posimir?
Posimir is classified as amide local anesthetic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Posimir FDA-registered?
Posimir is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA204803. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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