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Emergent BioSolutions secures $62.4M contract modification from ASPR for botulism antitoxin BAT
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
- Modification and option exercise valued at $62.4 million under existing 10-year ASPR contract (75A50119C00075).
- BAT is used to treat symptomatic botulism from exposure to botulinum neurotoxin serotypes A through G.
- Supply supports U.S. government stockpile for military and civilian biodefense preparedness.
- Paul Williams, SVP, noted the award reinforces Emergent's role in public health countermeasures.
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