Emergent BioSolutions Recognizes Several Important Observances to Help Save Lives from Opioid Poisoning and Encourages Preparedness with Life-Saving Naloxone

Core Viewpoint - Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is reaffirming its commitment to combat the opioid crisis through increased awareness, education, and access to naloxone products, particularly NARCAN Nasal Spray and KLOXXADO [1][2]. Group 1: Company Initiatives - Emergent is collaborating with various organizations, including the National Safety Council, to enhance naloxone access in workplaces and has received the Green Cross for Safety Advocate Award for these efforts [2][3]. - The company is supporting events such as SOAR West Virginia Save a Life Day and Truth Pharm's National Trail of Truth to raise awareness and advocate for action against opioid poisoning [5]. - Emergent has gained exclusive commercial rights to distribute KLOXXADO, positioning itself as the leading U.S. supplier of nasal naloxone [6]. Group 2: Industry Context - Opioid poisonings are a significant public health crisis, with rising fatalities in workplaces, prompting organizations to take action [2]. - A National Retail Federation survey indicates that 45% of retail workers are aware of naloxone and its administration, highlighting the need for broader Good Samaritan protections [3]. - The Penington Institute is developing a Global Workplace Engagement Toolkit to facilitate overdose awareness and education in workplaces, sponsored by Emergent [4].