Emergent BioSolutions Announces Exercise of $20 Million Option to Supply U.S. Department of Defense with BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed)
EBS 01.08.2025
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This option is under Emergent’s existing indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ)procurement contract(W911SR24D0001) with the
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About BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed)
Indication
BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) is a vaccine indicated for the active immunization for the prevention of disease caused byBacillus anthracisin persons 18 through 65 years of age.
BioThrax® is approved for: (1) Pre-exposure prophylaxis of disease in persons at high risk of exposure. (2) Post-exposure prophylaxis of disease following suspected or confirmedBacillus anthracisexposure, when administered in conjunction with recommended antibacterial drugs.
The efficacy of BioThrax® for post-exposure prophylaxis is based solely on studies in animal models of inhalational anthrax.
Important Safety Information
Contraindications: Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of BioThrax® or a component of the vaccine.
Latex: The stopper of the vial contains natural rubber latex and may cause allergic reactions in latex sensitive individuals.
Pregnancy: Avoid use in pregnancy unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
History of Anthrax Disease: History of anthrax disease may increase the potential for severe local adverse reactions.
Altered Immunocompetence: If BioThrax® is administered to immunocompromised persons, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapy, the immune response may be diminished.
Limitations of Vaccine Effectiveness: Vaccination with BioThrax® may not protect all individuals.
Adverse reactions:The most common (>10%) local (injection-site) adverse reactions observed in clinical studies were tenderness, pain, erythema, edema, and arm motion limitation. The most common (≥5%) systemic adverse reactions were muscle aches, fatigue, and headache.
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Safe Harbor StatementThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the development, availability, supply and government procurement of BioThrax® vaccine and the continued development of Emergent’s anthrax franchise, are forward-looking statements. We generally identify forward-looking statements by using words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations thereof, or the negative thereof, but these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current intentions, beliefs, and expectations regarding future events based on information that is currently available. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be accurate. Readers should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or if known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could differ materially from our expectations. Readers are, therefore, cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and, except as required by law, we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement to reflect new information, events, or circumstances. Readers should consider this cautionary statement, as well as the risk factors identified in our periodic reports filed with the
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Media Contact:Assal HellmerVice President, Communicationsmediarelations@ebsi.com
Source: Emergent BioSolutions