Strong Cresemba® (isavuconazole) sales performance in Asia Pacific and China triggers further milestone payment to Basilea

Core Insights - Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced a milestone payment of USD 2.5 million due to strong sales performance of its antifungal Cresemba in the Asia Pacific region and China [1][2] - Cresemba's global in-market sales reached USD 562 million in 2024, reflecting a 19% year-on-year growth, establishing it as the largest branded antifungal for invasive fungal infections worldwide [3] Company Overview - Basilea is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded in 2000, focused on developing innovative drugs for severe bacterial and fungal infections [5] - The company has successfully launched two hospital brands: Cresemba for invasive fungal infections and Zevtera for bacterial infections [5] Product Information - Cresemba (isavuconazole) is available in over 70 countries and is approved in China for treating adult patients with invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis [4] - The license agreement for Cresemba includes coverage for Europe (excluding Nordic countries), China, and 16 countries in the Asia Pacific region [2]