Trimeris, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 FUZEON(R) Sales Results

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trimeris, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMS) today announced worldwide net sales of FUZEON for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $40.5 million, down 39 percent from $66.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Net sales of FUZEON in the U.S. and Canada for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $16.1 million, down 49 percent from $31.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Net sales of FUZEON outside the U.S. and Canada for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $24.4 million, down 30 percent from $35.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. All sales of FUZEON are recorded by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, ("Roche"), Trimeris' collaborative partner.