Opiant Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, based in Santa Monica, California, is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for addiction treatment and opioid overdose reversal. Its work centers on creating intervention therapies, including an investigational opioid overdose reversal agent and products aimed at accelerating recovery from substance use disorders, with the aim of addressing critical public health needs. The company operates within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, targeting clinicians, patients, and healthcare systems that manage substance use disorders and overdose risks. In multiple developments reported in recent years, Opiant has pursued nasal formulations and one or more metabolically active compounds to rapidly counteract opioid effects, reflecting a research emphasis on novel delivery approaches for rapid onset and important clinical outcomes. Since 2022, Opiant has become part of Indivior, following a definitive agreement, and ongoing activity is described under Indivior’s stewardship, including the continuation of its mission within the broader organization.