Emergent BioSolutions Receives FDA Approval Extending Shelf Life Of BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) To 4 Years
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) announced that its flagship product, BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), has been granted a shelf life extension from 3 to 4 years by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Based on this approval, Emergent has achieved a contract milestone warranting a payment of approximately $30 million for doses previously delivered to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) under the terms of the company"s existing BioThrax procurement contracts with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This amount is expected to be recognized as revenue in the second quarter of 2009. In addition, FDA approval of 4-year expiry dating results in an immediate price increase for the future delivery of BioThrax doses under the current contract as well as under the follow-on multi-year contract, valued at $405 million, for the delivery of 14.5 million doses of BioThrax.
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What Is Allergic Conjunctivitis? What Causes Allergic Conjunctivitis?
time so that there is some relief of symptoms before the mast cell stabilizers kick in. The most popular mast cell stabilizers are lodoxamide and nedocromil. They are presented as eye drops. A mast cell stabilizer is a class of non-steroid controller medicine that reduces the release of inflammation-causing chemicals from mast cells. They block a calcium channel essential for mast cell degranulation, stabilizing the cell; thus preventing the release of histamine. Corticosteroids These are only prescribed if symptoms are especially severe. They are rarely prescribed. Corticoid is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. As medication, corticosteroids are produced synthetically - they reduce swelling and decrease the body"s immune response. Corticosteroids work well but should not be used long-term because of possible side effects. Complications of allergic conjunctivitis Complications of perennial or seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are extremely rare. More of a frustration, than a complication, is the recurrence of symptoms. People with pollen allergies may become annoyed with the annual ordeal. Allergic conjunctivitis is unpleasant. It can disrupt the smooth running of day-to-day life. Concentration may be affected, especially if symptoms are in the eyes - visual data is crucial for concentration. Experts say that allergic conjunctivitis should have no long-term impact on the sufferer"s health. Complications of dermatoconjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis There is a bigger chance of complications with these two types of conjunctivitis. Even though the risk is greater, it is still small. There is a risk that the cornea may become inflamed (keratitis). Keratitis can cause ulcers to form on the cornea, significantly raising the risk of scarring, which can cause permanent impairment of vision. Symptoms of keratitis are: *Intense pain in the eye *Sensitivity to light (photophobia) *Blurred vision *A feeling that there is something in the eye *Watery eyes Written by Christian Nordqvist Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News TodayPages: 1 [2]