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

Allschwil, Switzerland, February 09, 2026

Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil (SIX: BSLN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to meeting the needs of patients with severe bacterial and fungal infections, announced today that the continued strong sales performance of the antifungal Cresemba® (isavuconazole), by its license partner Pfizer Inc. in the Asia Pacific region and China, exceeded the sales threshold triggering a USD 5 million milestone payment.

David Veitch, Basilea’s Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We are pleased with the strong sales performance from our partner Pfizer for the Asia Pacific region, including China. This milestone payment reflects the significant and increasing demand for novel antifungal therapies and Cresemba’s clinical value for patients facing life-threatening invasive mold infections in this region. We are grateful to our partner Pfizer for their ongoing commitment to making Cresemba available to patients in need.”

Cresemba is marketed in more than 75 countries. According to the latest available market data, total global in-market sales of Cresemba in the twelve-month period between October 2024 and September 2025 amounted to USD 693 million, a 27 percent growth year-on-year, making it the largest branded antifungal for invasive fungal infections worldwide.1

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