Core Viewpoint - Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is collaborating with Victoria's Voice Foundation to promote awareness and education about naloxone on National Naloxone Awareness Day, aiming to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce overdose deaths [1][2]. Group 1: Company Initiatives - Emergent BioSolutions is committed to increasing access to NARCAN® Nasal Spray, a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse opioid overdoses, and is actively working to distribute it across various communities [2][3]. - The company is involved in the "Ready to Rescue" initiative, which focuses on educating young adults and communities about opioid emergency preparedness and addressing the stigma associated with opioid overdoses [2][3]. - Emergent is also distributing KLOXXADO® (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 8 mg, in addition to NARCAN® Nasal Spray, to provide multiple options for opioid overdose treatment [3]. Group 2: Industry Context - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a nearly 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths in 2024, with opioid-related deaths dropping by 34% from 2023, attributed in part to increased access to over-the-counter naloxone [2]. - Despite the positive trend in overdose death rates, opioid overdoses remain the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., indicating that further efforts are necessary to address this public health crisis [2].