Basilea's antifungal launched in France

16 November 2016

Swiss drugmaker Basilea Pharmaceutica (SIX: BSLN) has launched its antifungal Cresemba (isavuconazole) in France and has sponsored a symposium on current challenges and recent opportunities in the treatment of invasive mold infections.

David Veitch, Basilea's chief commercial officer, commented: "We are excited to have launched Cresemba in France. The symposium provided an opportunity both for clinicians to discuss important clinical data and to share their experiences in the management of patients with potentially life-threatening invasive mold infections. Cresemba addresses an important medical need for these patients."

Isavuconazole was approved by the European Commission in October 2015 for the treatment of adults with invasive aspergillosis and the treatment of adults with mucormycosis for whom amphotericin B is inappropriate.

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