Emergent BioSolutions Continues to Broaden Access, Awareness and Availability of NARCAN Nasal Spray to Help Save Lives from the Ongoing Opioid Crisis - Seite 2

In 2023, Emergent distributed approximately 22 million doses (~11 million two-dose cartons) in the U.S. and Canada through public interest organizations like state and harm reduction groups and retail locations. Emergent also announced a shelf-life extension from 36 to 48 months for NARCAN Nasal Spray in the U.S., further demonstrating its commitment to ensuring more medicine is available for the public to access.

“We’re living in a time when one person dies approximately every six minutes from an accidental opioid overdose – prevention and response efforts require an all-hands on deck approach toward lessening this devastating public health crisis,” said Joseph Papa, president and CEO of Emergent. “In my first month leading Emergent, and alongside our dedicated colleagues, we continue to advance our mission to protect the public from threats such as the opioid epidemic and am proud of our efforts to help save lives.”

Emergent is now engaging with partners who are aligned with its mission to expand access, awareness and availability, such as the National Safety Council (NSC*), working together to educate and reach businesses and employers. Specifically, Emergent sees brick and mortar stores, airlines, restaurants, hotels and schools as critical locations where NARCAN Nasal Spray should be made available in case of an emergency, alongside AED kits.

“We know that NARCAN Nasal Spray alone can’t solve the opioid crisis – and that opioid overdose reversal medication can only be useful if present and administered when a person is experiencing an overdose. When bystanders are unable to provide life-saving measures such as naloxone in nearly half of fatal overdoses, our role to help expand the reach of this medication has never been more important,” said Paul Williams, senior vice president, products business, Emergent. “That’s why we remain committed to increasing awareness of NARCAN Nasal Spray availability. We also applaud the Biden Administration for their recently announced plan to address the opioid crisis, and Emergent remains prepared to support efforts to our fullest capacity and help save more lives.”

Emergent is also maintaining affordability of NARCAN Nasal Spray and is ready to meet public need as necessary and arm individuals with an essential tool to combat against opioid overdose. As announced at the OTC retail launch last year, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of NARCAN Nasal Spray is $44.99 per two-dose carton, which is equivalent to roughly $22.50 per dose. While Emergent works with partners to help maintain access and affordability, the price of the product is set by individual retailers. Emergent set the public interest price at $41.00 per two-dose carton, building on its long-standing engagement with public interest groups to ensure naloxone is readily available to at-risk communities.