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Basilea Secures USD 268 Million Agreement with BARDA to Develop Novel Antifungal and Antibacterial Treatments

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support the development of novel antifungal and antibacterial treatments. The agreement provides an initial USD 29 million, with the potential … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Reaches Milestone with Strong European Sales of Cresemba®

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), achieved significant sales in Europe, triggering a USD 25 million milestone payment from partner Pfizer. This achievement highlights Cresemba’s strong performance in treating severe fungal infections. The milestone … Read the full press release

FDA Approves Basilea’s ZEVTERA® for Severe Bacterial Infections, Including Pediatric Use

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ZEVTERA® (ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection). The approval covers its use in adult patients with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (bacteremia), … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Celebrates Milestone Payment as Cresemba® Sales Soar in Asia Pacific and China

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN) announced a significant milestone with a USD 1.25 million payment triggered by the robust sales performance of its antifungal medication, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), in the Asia Pacific region and China by its license partner … Read the full press release

Basilea’s Antifungal Cresemba Sales in Latin America Trigger Milestone Payment from Partner Knight Therapeutics

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN) has announced that its partner Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) exceeded the sales threshold for the antifungal Cresemba (isavuconazole) in Latin America in 2023, triggering the first sales milestone payment for the region. … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Acquires Novel Antibiotics Program Targeting Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in severe bacterial and fungal infection treatments, has announced an asset purchase agreement with Spexis AG (SIX: SPEX) for a preclinical antibiotics program aimed at combating Gram-negative bacteria, including … Read the full press release