Basilea wins USD 5.4 million BARDA grant for ceftibuten-ledaborbactam antibiotic development

5. Aug 2026

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(AWP Alliance News) - Basilea Pharmaceutica AG secured an additional USD 5.4 million in BARDA funding to advance its oral antibiotic ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil for complicated urinary tract infections. Total BARDA funding awarded to date rises to USD 30.8 million.

The contract provides for up to USD 172 million in potential non-dilutive support.

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