Emergent BioSolutions

In 2022, an average of 22 high school age adolescents died each week in the U.S. from overdoses. These overdose deaths were largely driven by fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. Learn more about what Emergent is doing to help stem the tide of fatal opioid overdoses: https://lnkd.in/eTTdjYq #EndOverdose

Having access to naloxone, and knowing how to administer it, may help save a life from an opioid overdose. Learn more about what Emergent is doing to help stem the tide of fatal opioid overdoses: https://lnkd.in/eTTdjYq #EndOverdose

As the threat of opioids is transforming lives and communities across Canada, it is also revealing the need for a new way forward to address the severity of the crisis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erV2pB9a

With overdose death rates among young adults ages 18 to 24 spiking 34% between 2018 and 2022, some public health advocates say too few colleges have specific plans, such as access to naloxone, to address opioid overdose on campus. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dmCkc5ww

Yesterday, in recognition of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we were pleased to participate in a naloxone training at Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia with Congressman Buddy Carter and other leaders in the space. Increasing access, awareness, and education of naloxone is an important step towards reducing opioid overdose deaths among young people. #FentanylAwareness

In this episode of Countermeasures, hear from those working to prevent opioid overdose and promote recovery in the criminal justice system and beyond. Listen and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eFDhXbGN

Season 2 of Countermeasures launches tomorrow. Ahead of the launch, check out some of the highlights from the first season. Listen and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e-sSg6fv

Today Emergent announced that it has finalized the sale of its Baltimore-Camden manufacturing facility to Bora Pharmaceuticals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTk6-yXh

Emergent BioSolutions Responds to Mpox Public Health Emergency as Cases Surge in Africa: https://lnkd.in/eZAiXSbV

With the growing prevalence of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, opioid overdose among adolescents and young adults has increased. Expanding access to naloxone and providing drug education in places such as school campuses may help decrease the chance of fatal opioid overdose. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWy-cbpH