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

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of several observances in September meant to keep the national opioid poisoning epidemic front and center, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) today recommitted to its leadership combating the opioid crisis through a multi-faceted approach focused on awareness, education and widespread access to naloxone, including NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg and KLOXXADO (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 8 mg. The observances include:

• National Preparedness Month
• Recovery Month
• Overdose Prevention Week (August 31–September 6)
• National Opioid Awareness Day (September 21)
• National Addiction Professionals Day (September 22)
• Save a Life Day (September 25)
• Trail of Truth (September 27)
• International Recovery Day (September 30)

“As opioid poisonings remain a leading cause of death for Americans, and also a public health crisis in Canada and around the world, it is clear our work is not done,” said Joe Papa, president and CEO of Emergent. “The reality is these deaths are preventable if each of us does our part, and this begins with public awareness and action. We must work together – government, industry, communities, individuals – to eliminate the stigma around naloxone, educate people on where to get it and how to use it, and ensure widespread availability. I am proud of our team at Emergent for helping lead this fight and grateful to our partners across the U.S and Canada for their tireless efforts and advocacy. Even one opioid overdose death is too many.”

Opioid overdose fatalities in the workplace have risen in recent years.¹ Recognizing the continued threat opioid poisonings present, several organizations are taking action, particularly across the business/workplace sector. Emergent has engaged with partners, including the National Safety Council (NSC)*, to educate and reach businesses. Alongside Amazon, Emergent received the Green Cross for Safety Advocate Award at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress Expo for its work to increase access to naloxone in workplaces, including job sites, brick and mortar stores, airlines, hospitality venues and other locations, where emergency response tools such as AED kits are commonplace.