Discover the UPSA BMS line on Soin et Nature—a leading French pharmaceutical company offering a wide selection of medications and dietary supplements to meet your daily health and wellness needs. Thanks to carefully formulated products and high-quality active ingredients, UPSA products ensure optimal effectiveness and tolerability tailored to patients’ specific needs.
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Founded in 1935 by Dr. Camille Bru, UPSA (Union de Pharmacologie Scientifique Appliquée) has embodied French pharmaceutical excellence for nearly a century. The brand’s history began with a revolutionary idea: effervescent formulation, inspired by the effect of carbonated beverages on digestion. This led to the creation of Normogastryl®, UPSA’s first effervescent medication, marking the beginning of a medical success story.
Driven by rapid expansion under the leadership of Dr. Jean Bru and his son, UPSA continued to innovate by developing advanced galenic formulations such as effervescent aspirin (1960) and effervescent acetaminophen (1972). The construction of production facilities in Agen, along with the adoption of a unique vertically integrated manufacturing process, now enables UPSA to meet patients’ needs with unmatched pharmaceutical quality.
As a major player inself-medication, UPSA offers a comprehensive range of medications to relieve pain, fever, digestive issues, ENT symptoms, and sleep disorders. With 90 years of expertise, the laboratory continues to innovate and adapt to new public health requirements.
Its production site in Agen is now a true technological hub, where every effervescent tablet is designed with remarkable scientific precision. With more than 1,600 dedicated employees, UPSA guarantees products that meet the highest quality standards and are available in pharmacies and online.
UPSA is committed to offering accessible and effective healthcare solutions by investing in research and development, thereby ensuring products that meet consumer needs. The company has successfully blended tradition and modernity while remaining true to its long-standing commitment: to make patients’ lives easier through medications that are easy to use, safe, and effective.
UPSA develops and markets health solutions covering a wide range of needs:
Phytovex UPSA: relieves throat irritation and helps thin nasal secretions.
UPSA is also a company dedicated to local manufacturing and social responsibility. In 2024, the brand was honored at the “Made in France” Fair and at the Élysée Palace, highlighting its commitment toFrench excellence.
UPSA places environmental responsibility at the heart of its priorities. The company has implemented a range of eco-friendly measures, including the reduction of industrial waste, the optimization of manufacturing processes, and the use of recycled materials in its packaging. The Agen production site is ISO 14001 certified, ensuring effective environmental management that respects natural resources.
UPSA also participates in humanitarian efforts through donations of medicines and public health awareness campaigns. The company collaborates with NGOs to make its products accessible in underserved regions, thereby actively contributing to the fight against health inequalities.
UPSA invests annually in research and development to offer increasingly effective medicines tailored to patients’ needs. In particular, the company is working on innovative dosage forms that enhance the bioavailability of active ingredients, while striving to improvethe user experience through formulations that are more pleasant and easier to administer.
Innovation also extends to eco-designed packaging, aimed at reducing its environmental impact while ensuring optimal product preservation. UPSA strives to optimize its production processes to reduce its carbon footprint, thereby contributing to a more responsible pharmaceutical industry.
With decades of innovation, UPSA has earned the trust of healthcare professionals and patients alike. Its expertise in effervescent formulations, its strong local presence, and its diverse product portfolio make it the go-to choice for relief from pain, ENT disorders, digestive issues, and sleep disorders. Choosing UPSA means opting for accessible, effective, and safe healthcare.
