Monday, June 30, 2008

Ceftobiprole, a New Anti-MRSA Broad-spectrum Antibiotic, Receives Its First Marketing Authorization by Health Canada

June 30, 2008 - Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. announces that ceftobiprole (ZEFTERA(TM)), the first-in-class anti-MRSA broad-spectrum cephalosporin, has obtained regulatory approval from Health Canada authorizing the marketing of ceftobiprole for the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections including diabetic foot infections. In addition, Basilea announces further organizational changes in preparation of product commercialization.

The details can be read here.

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