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Emergent BioSolutions gets $24M BARDA contract modification for CYFENDUS anthrax vaccine
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
- Contract modification valued at ~$24M from BARDA to supply CYFENDUS (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed, Adjuvanted) for anthrax preparedness.
- Modification No. 21 to BARDA AV7909 Contract, effective Aug 18, 2026; announced Sept 1, 2026.
- Earlier in 2026, Emergent announced up to $21.5M delivery order for BioThrax to U.S. Department of War.
- CYFENDUS approved by FDA in July 2023 as two-dose anthrax vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis in adults 18-65.