Emergent BioSolutions Teams Up with Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and MAPDA to Highlight Importance...
August 31 2020 - 6:30AM
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) today announced that it is
teaming up with the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia
Phillies, and Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA) to
highlight the importance of potentially lifesaving overdose
reversal medicines on International Overdose Awareness Day 2020.
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on
August 31 each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and
reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. Emergent, in
collaboration with these teams and MAPDA, will address the
importance of accessing overdose reversal medicines through special
announcements, videos, and stadium presentations.
“Emergent is committed to doing everything we can to increase
awareness, access, and availability of potentially lifesaving
overdose reversal medicines,” said Doug White, SVP and devices
business unit head at Emergent BioSolutions. “We are proud to team
up with the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies,
and MAPDA on International Overdose Awareness Day to highlight the
important role that overdose reversal medicines play in preparing
individuals and families in the event of an accidental opioid
overdose. Everyone can take a stand and take action by talking to
their doctor or pharmacists about having immediate access to
overdose reversal medicines.”
“By increasing awareness about the importance of having
immediate access to overdose reversal medicines, we may empower
individuals to be prepared in the event of an opioid overdose
emergency,” said Mary Bono, former U.S. Congresswoman and chairman
and CEO of MAPDA. “MAPDA is honored to stand alongside Emergent,
the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Philadelphia Phillies, to
help more individuals know about and access potentially lifesaving
medicines to treat opioid overdoses.”
For more information, visit: www.cutoutoverdoses.com.
About Emergent BioSolutionsEmergent
BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to
protect and enhance life. Through our specialty products and
contract development and manufacturing services, we are dedicated
to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through
social responsibility, we aim to build healthier and safer
communities. We aspire to deliver peace of mind to our patients and
customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their
lives. In working together, we envision protecting or enhancing 1
billion lives by 2030.
About MAPDA Mothers Against Prescription Drug
Abuse (MAPDA) is a nonprofit consumer organization started by three
mothers who lost children to prescription drug overdoses. The
organization aims to prevent prescription drug abuse before it
starts and support individuals in recovery. Mary Bono, a well-known
political speaker and consumer advocate, now heads up the
organization headquartered in the Washington DC suburbs. Learn more
at MAPDA.net.
Media Contact:Miko B. NeriSenior Director,
Global Communications & Public
Affairs240-631-3392NeriM@ebsi.com
Investor Contact:Robert G. BurrowsVice
President, Investor
Relations240-631-3280burrowsr@ebsi.com
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