United States securities and exchange commission logo December 19, 2023 A. Ernest Toth, Jr. Chief Financial Officer Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. 30 Technology Drive Warren, NJ 07059 Re: Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 Filed March 31, 2023 File No. 001-38599 Dear A. Ernest Toth, Jr. : We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences