Emergent BioSolutions Launches New NARCAN® Nasal Spray Carrying Case and Multipacks

New product offerings and educational initiatives aim to increase access to the opioid overdose reversal medication.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:41pm

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray photograph showing the internal structure of a NARCAN® Nasal Spray device, its components glowing against a dark background, conceptually illustrating the critical importance of this medical technology in addressing the opioid crisis.An X-ray view of the NARCAN® Nasal Spray device reveals the critical inner workings of this life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication.Gaithersburg Today

Emergent BioSolutions, a biopharmaceutical company, has announced new initiatives to increase access to NARCAN® Nasal Spray, including the launch of a new carrying case and expanded multipack options. The company is also partnering with former NFL player Emmitt Smith and addiction recovery advocate Zac Clark to engage with college students on mental health, stigma, and the importance of carrying naloxone.

Why it matters

The opioid epidemic continues to impact communities nationwide, and increasing access to naloxone, the life-saving overdose reversal medication, is critical. These new product offerings and educational initiatives aim to empower more people to be prepared to respond in an opioid emergency.

The details

The new NARCAN® Nasal Spray Carrying Case is designed to be easy to carry, compact, and discreet, helping ensure the medication is on hand when needed. Emergent is also expanding the availability of NARCAN® Nasal Spray multipacks to include 6-count and 24-count options to meet the needs of partners distributing higher volumes. Through the Ready to Rescue campaign, Emergent is engaging with college students at SMU, a high-risk group, to discuss mental health, stigma, and the importance of carrying naloxone.

  • The new NARCAN® Nasal Spray Carrying Case is now available on Amazon.
  • The NARCAN® Nasal Spray Multipacks are available on NarcanDirect.com.
  • Emergent's Ready to Rescue campaign will visit SMU in April 2026.

The players

Emergent BioSolutions

A biopharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures medical countermeasures for public health threats, including the NARCAN® Nasal Spray for opioid overdose.

Emmitt Smith

A Pro Football Hall of Famer and spokesperson for Emergent's Ready to Rescue campaign, advocating for opioid overdose preparedness.

Zac Clark

The founder and CEO of Release Recovery, a recovery advocacy organization, and a spokesperson for Emergent's Ready to Rescue campaign.

Dr. Bonnie Milas

A Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, who emphasizes the importance of having NARCAN® Nasal Spray readily available.

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What they’re saying

“The opioid epidemic continues to impact individuals and communities every day, and each tool we can provide to increase preparedness and reduce stigma is vital.”

— Paul Williams, Senior Vice President, Head of Products Business, Global Government & Public Affairs at Emergent

“The reality is that opioid overdose emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone. That's why I'm passionate about encouraging everyone – especially college students – to be prepared. Being ready to rescue means carrying NARCAN® Nasal Spray and knowing how to use it, because you never know when you could help save someone's life.”

— Emmitt Smith

“Every minute counts in an opioid emergency and having NARCAN® Nasal Spray readily available can be the difference between life and death. The new carrying case makes it simple to keep this life-saving medication with you, just like you would a first-aid kit, and with the multipacks, business and community organizations can ensure they have enough doses to be prepared.”

— Dr. Bonnie Milas, Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

What’s next

Emergent is engaging with hundreds of college and university leaders across the country to increase awareness of the new NARCAN® Nasal Spray Carrying Case and encourage life-saving efforts on their campuses.

The takeaway

These new initiatives from Emergent BioSolutions aim to make the opioid overdose reversal medication NARCAN® Nasal Spray more accessible and prepared for emergencies, empowering more people to be ready to respond and potentially save lives in the ongoing opioid crisis.