Today, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) announced it is
kicking off the second year of the Ready to Rescue initiative,
which will include new college football tailgate stops, in-stadium
activities, Greek Life events and student wellness clinics. As part
of these expanded efforts, pro football legend and campaign
spokesperson, Emmitt Smith, will continue to share his story to
raise awareness of opioid risks and inspire students, parents,
faculty and alumni to be prepared to save a life with NARCAN® Nasal
Spray, which is available over-the-counter (OTC).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently
announced a reduction in drug overdose deaths for the first time
since 2018.1 However, opioid poisonings continue to be the leading
cause of accidental death in the United States,2 with the highest
rate of opioid misuse and dependency among those 18 to 25.3 What’s
more, research shows less than 15 percent of college students
nationwide know how to administer naloxone,4 the active ingredient
in NARCAN® Nasal Spray, which can reverse the effects of an opioid
overdose, including those caused by fentanyl. Education on the
dangers of fentanyl, the signs of an opioid poisoning and how to
both access and administer NARCAN® Nasal Spray is vital to saving
lives, particularly within college communities.
“Too many young adults have tragically lost their lives to
accidental opioid poisonings caused by fentanyl,” said Paul
Williams, senior vice president, products business. “And we know
from our research that approximately 90% of parents want
life-saving treatments to be easily accessible for their children
in case of an emergency.5 That’s why, we’re committed to getting
college communities nationwide ready to rescue by equipping
campuses with the education and tools needed to ensure everyone is
prepared to save a life in an opioid emergency.”
This fall, Ready to Rescue will be on the ground at Clemson
University, University of Florida, Arizona State University and the
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Activities at college football
tailgates, Greek Life and student wellness clinics are aimed at
breaking down the stigma around accidental opioid poisonings, which
can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone.6 Attendees will
experience live NARCAN® Nasal Spray demonstrations and receive
Ready to Rescue kits with information on the signs of an opioid
emergency and how to help save a life with naloxone using the
simple Lay, Spray, Stay method.
“Being part of the Ready to Rescue program, has been a moving
and eye-opening experience that hits close to home for me,” said
Smith. “Going into communities, I am saddened to hear so many
tragic stories, including my family, friends and teammates who have
lost loved ones to an opioid overdose, but I am also encouraged by
everyone who is willing to step up and be ready to help save a
life. As a father of five, I hope I can continue to foster open
dialogue about opioid risks and share life-saving resources, so we
can make a safer world for our children and future
generations.”
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day and the
Ready to Rescue initiative embodies this year's theme of “Together
We Can” as Emergent and Smith rally Americans from all walks of
life to come together to save lives. Stemming the tide of the
opioid epidemic requires a consistent multi-channel and
multi-partner effort, which is why Emergent remains laser focused
on working with advocacy partners, government leaders, public
interest groups, payers and retailers with the goal of broadening
awareness and availability of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. It’s critical
that every school, venue, business and individual nationwide has
access to this medication because you never know when you might be
in the right place, at the right time to help save a life.
Visit ReadytoRescue.com to learn more about the initiative and
how you can be prepared to save a life with NARCAN® Nasal
Spray.
Emmitt Smith is a paid spokesperson for Emergent.
About NARCAN® Nasal Spray
NARCAN® Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg is the first FDA-approved,
over-the-counter (OTC) 4 mg naloxone product for the emergency
treatment of opioid overdose. NARCAN® Nasal Spray is not a
substitute for emergency medical care. Repeat dosing may be
necessary. Use as directed.
About Emergent BioSolutions
At Emergent, our mission is to protect and enhance life. For 25
years, we’ve been at work defending people from things we hope will
never happen—so we are prepared just in case they ever do. We
provide solutions for complex and urgent public health threats
through a portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics that we develop
and manufacture for governments and consumers. We also offer a
range of integrated contract development and manufacturing services
for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. To learn more about
how we plan to protect or enhance 1 billion lives by 2030, visit
our website and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Apple Podcasts
and Spotify.
Investor Contact: Richard S. Lindahl Executive
Vice President, CFOlindahlr@ebsi.com
Media Contact: Assal Hellmer Vice President,
Communications mediarelations@ebsi.com
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional Drug
Overdose Death Counts. Updated February 15, 2023. Accessed July 22,
2024.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm
2 Schiller EY, Goyal A, Mechanic OJ. Opioid Overdose. [Updated 2023
Jul 21]. Available from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470415/3 Rath, J.M., Perks,
S.N., Vallone, D.M., Barton, A.A., Stephens, D.K., Simard, B.,
Hair, E.C. Educating Young Adults about Opioid Misuse: Evidence
from a Mass Media Intervention. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health
2022, 19, 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph190100224 Freibott CE,
Vest N, Stein MD, Lipson SK. Opioid Overdose Knowledge Among
Adolescents and Young Adults. JAMA Pediatr. 2024;178(6):618–620.
doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.0561.5 Bryter Inc. interviewed
1,005 American adults online between April 24 through April 28,
2024. The survey was designed to be representative of the American
adult population a whole by age, gender, region and HHI (+/-3%).
Aggregate data was tested for statistical significance at the 95%
confidence level. Data on file6 Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Preventing an Opioid Overdose Know the Signs Save a
Life.
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/patients/Preventing-an-Opioid-Overdose-Tip-Card-a.pdf.
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