Emergent BioSolutions Receives Paul-Ehrlich-Institut Approval to Market BioThrax in Germany
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) announced today that the
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI) has approved Emergent’s marketing
authorization application for BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine
Adsorbed) in Germany. BioThrax is the only vaccine licensed by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of anthrax disease.
“Emergent is pleased with this first marketing authorization of BioThrax
within the European Union,” said Adam Havey, executive vice president
and president of the biodefense division of Emergent
BioSolutions. “Based on this regulatory approval we look forward to
further expanding international registration of BioThrax within the EU
to support member states’ efforts to protect their citizens against the
threat of anthrax as a biological weapon.”
With this approval, BioThrax becomes the only anthrax vaccine approved
by PEI for the prevention of anthrax disease. The marketing
authorization approved by PEI provides for the administration of
BioThrax in a three-dose schedule with boosters at three-year intervals
recommended thereafter.
About BioThrax
BioThrax is the only FDA-licensed vaccine for the prevention of anthrax
disease. It is indicated for the active immunization of adults who are
at high risk of exposure to anthrax. BioThrax is not licensed for use in
a post-exposure setting. The safety and efficacy of BioThrax have not
been established in pediatric or geriatric populations. Individuals are
not considered protected until they have completed the three-dose
primary immunization series. Vaccination with BioThrax may not protect
all individuals.
BioThrax is manufactured from a culture filtrate, made from a
non-virulent strain of Bacillus anthracis. To date, Emergent has
delivered over 66 million doses of BioThrax to the U.S. government and
continues to deliver additional doses under active procurement
contracts. Since 1998, over 11 million doses have been administered to
more than 2.9 million military personnel. For full prescribing
information, please visit http://www.biothrax.com/prescribinginformation_biothrax_us.pdf.
About Emergent BioSolutions
Emergent BioSolutions is a specialty pharmaceutical company seeking to
protect and enhance life by offering specialized products to healthcare
providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health
threats. Additional information may be found at www.emergentbiosolutions.com.
Follow us on twitter: @emergentbiosolu.
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