NEW YORK, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Heron Therapeutics, Inc. ("Heron" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HRTX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether Heron and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 1, 2019, Heron announced receipt of a Complete Response Letter ("CRL") from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") on April 30, 2019 regarding Heron's New Drug Application ("NDA") for HTX-011 for the management of postoperative pain. Heron advised investors that "[t]he CRL stated that the FDA is unable to approve the NDA in its present form based on the need for additional [Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls] and non-clinical information."
On this news, Heron's stock price fell $3.93 per share, or 18.13%, to close at $17.75 per share on May 1, 2019.
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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
