Emergent BioSolutions (NSYE:EBS) announced today that it appointed Joseph C. Papa as its new president and CEO. Papa’s appointment to the corner office of the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company went into effect today. He succeeds Haywood Miller, who stepped down from his role as interim CEO today as well. Emergent BioSolutions is known for its Narcan […]
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Emergent BioSolutions launches over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray
Emergent BioSolutions (NSYE:EBS) announced today that it plans to put its over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray on U.S. shelves next month. FDA approved the over-the-counter Narcan spray in May. Approval enabled direct-to-consumer sales in places like drug stores, convenience stores and more. The FDA nod came about six weeks after an agency committee voted unanimously in favor […]
Emergent BioSolutions to cut 400 jobs, focus on Narcan nasal spray
Nasal Narcan spray maker Emergent BioSolutions (NSYE:EBS) announced a change in strategy and investment that affects 400 jobs. The Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company decided to reduce investment in and de-emphasize focus on growth in its CDMO business. This results in a reduction of operations at the company’s Bayview facility in Baltimore. Additionally, in response to changes […]
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray
The FDA announced today that it approved Narcan 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter, nonprescription use. Narcan rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and remains the standard treatment for such an overdose. Approval allows direct-to-consumer sales in places like drug stores, convenience stores and more. The FDA nod comes about six […]
FDA committee unanimously votes in favor of over-the-counter Narcan from Emergent BioSolutions
Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) announced today that its over-the-counter Narcan (naloxone HCl) nasal spray received unanimous approval from governing bodies. The vote came from the FDA Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee. A total of 19 voters decided in favor of the benefit-risk profile for Narcan. The voters support […]
FDA accepts NDA for over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray from Emergent BioSolutions
Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) recently announced that the FDA accepted for review its over-the-counter Narcan (naloxone HCI) nasal spray. The FDA last week accepted Emergent’s supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for the Narcan opioid overdose emergency treatment. It also granted the application priority review. If approved, it would represent the first 4 mg naloxone nasal spray […]
