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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on on <mtgdate>. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: <mtgtype> For holders as of: <recdate> Date: Time: <mtgtime> Location: 0000459005_1 R1.0.1.18 HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC. HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC. 4242 CAMPUS POINT COURT SUITE 200 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 Annual Meeting April 20, 2020 June 17, 2020 June 17, 2020 9:00 AM PDT Meeting live via Audio Webcast - please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HRTX2020 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. g g 0000459005_2 R1.0.1.18 1. Form 10-K 2. Notice & Proxy Statement Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before June 03, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods How To Vote Vote In Person: Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Voting items 0000459005_3 R1.0.1.18 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. To elect seven director nominees to serve until the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Nominees 1A Kevin Tang 1B Barry Quart, Pharm.D. 1C Stephen Davis 1D Craig Johnson 1E Kimberly Manhard 1F John Poyhonen 1G Christian Waage The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. 2. To ratify the appointment of OUM & Co. LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2020. 3. To approve, on an advisory basis, compensation paid to the Company's Named Executive Officers during the year ended December 31, 2019. NOTE: In their discretion, the proxyholders are authorized to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.