U.S. Pharmaceuticals

Specialty Pharmaceuticalsuspco.com

U.S. Pharmaceuticals is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company founded in 1954 that develops and distributes iron supplements, prenatal vitamins, probiotics, and cold/allergy products across more than 60,000 U.S. retail pharmacies and direct-to-consumer online channels.

Company typePrivate
Founded1954
HeadquartersDecatur, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What U.S. Pharmaceuticals does

US Pharmaceutical Corporation (USPC, DBA USPC) is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company founded in 1954 and headquartered in Decatur, Georgia. The company manufactures and distributes a focused branded portfolio of prescription and over-the-counter products across four therapeutic categories: iron supplements (Fusion, Integra, Tandem, and Hemocyte lines), prenatal vitamins (Provida OB and Concept lines), probiotics (Restora, Restora RX, Hylafem pH, and Calibra), and cold/allergy treatments (Norel AD). Its core technology rests on two proprietary platforms: Dual Action Technology, which is designed to replenish both ferritin (stored) and transferrin (circulating) iron pools and is protected under US Patent Application US20070077313, and the patent-protected Lactobacillus casei KE-99 probiotic strain, which has demonstrated resistance to gastric acids, bile, and pancreatic juice. Formulations also feature Vcaps vegetarian capsule technology with Kosher, Halal, and Vegetarian Society certifications.

The company monetizes through one-time product sales across an extensive U.S. distribution footprint of more than 60,000 retail pharmacies, supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce through Amazon and a company-owned shop.uspco.com storefront. A field sales force engages healthcare providers with product literature, free samples, and downloadable pharmacy vouchers offering up to 80% savings, with pricing structured to meet many insurance deductibles. Additional channels include a specialized government and military ordering route. Customer segments span individual patients (iron deficiency patients, pregnant women, probiotic and cold/allergy users), prescribers (OB/GYNs, primary care), and pharmacy retailers, with patient education supported via brand-specific Facebook pages. The company is privately held, has not disclosed institutional funding, and currently employs 51-100 people.

U.S. Pharmaceuticals firmographics

Firmographics

Name: U.S. Pharmaceuticals
Legal name: US Pharmaceutical Corporation
Website: https://uspco.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1954
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: U.S. Pharmaceuticals is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company founded in 1954 that develops and distributes iron supplements, prenatal vitamins, probiotics, and cold/allergy products across more than 60,000 U.S. retail pharmacies and direct-to-consumer online channels.
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U.S. Pharmaceuticals industry classification

Industry

Product category: Specialty Pharmaceuticals
NAICS: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)
SIC: Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)
akta.pro primary industry: Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)
akta.pro secondary industries: Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF), Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB), Respiratory & Allergy Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAH)

Keywords

Iron supplements
Prenatal vitamins
Probiotic supplements
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Hematinic medications

Where U.S. Pharmaceuticals is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Decatur
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

U.S. Pharmaceuticals business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Sale of prescription and OTC pharmaceutical products including iron supplements, prenatal vitamins, probiotics, and cold/allergy medications through retail pharmacies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

U.S. Pharmaceuticals product offering

Product offering

Core offering

US Pharmaceutical Corporation manufactures and distributes a portfolio of prescription and OTC pharmaceutical products, primarily iron supplements (Fusion, Integra, Tandem, Hemocyte lines), prenatal vitamins (Provida OB, Concept), probiotics (Restora, Hylafem pH, Calibra), and cold/allergy treatments (Norel AD). The company leverages proprietary Dual Action Technology for iron repletion and a patent-protected Lactobacillus casei KE-99 probiotic strain, and sells its products through 60,000+ U.S. retail pharmacies, a direct healthcare provider sales force, online channels including Amazon, and government/military procurement.

Product overview

U.S. Pharmaceutical Corporation is a pharmaceutical company serving patients since 1954, offering a diversified portfolio of health products across four main categories: Iron Supplements (including Fusion, Integra, Tandem, and Hemocyte lines using proprietary Dual Action Iron Technology), Prenatal Vitamins (Provida OB and Concept lines with added probiotic and vitamin support), Probiotics (Restora oral and topical probiotic products featuring patent-protected Lactobacillus casei KE-99), and Cold/Allergy treatments (Norel AD). The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model with pharmacy vouchers, free samples for healthcare providers, and online purchasing through Amazon. Products are available in over 60,000 U.S. pharmacies and feature specialized capsule technologies (Vcaps) with Kosher, Halal, and Vegetarian certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Fusion: Iron supplement line using Dual Action Technology to replete ferritin (stored) and transferrin (circulating) iron levels.
Integra
Tandem
Hemocyte
Provida
Concept
Restora
Restora RX
Calibra
Hylafem pH
Norel AD

Products and services

Fusion™ Iron supplement line using Dual Action Technology that replenishes both ferritin (stored) and transferrin (circulating) iron levels, including Fusion Plus formulation, for patients requiring iron deficiency treatment.
Integra Line Iron supplement line including Integra F, Integra Plus, and Integra formulations designed to replete iron levels in patients.
Tandem® Ferrous Fumarate and Polysaccharide Iron Complex supplement capsules for iron supplementation, including the Tandem Plus variant.
Hemocyte Line Iron supplement line including Hemocyte F and Hemocyte Plus formulations for iron deficiency and anemia treatment.
Provida OB™ Prenatal multivitamin and mineral supplement enhanced with Lactobacillus casei KE-99 probiotic and Dual Action Iron technology, containing folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin B6, with Kosher, Halal, and Vegetarian Society certifications.
Concept Prenatal Line Prenatal vitamin line including Concept DHA and Concept OB formulations for prenatal nutritional support.
Hylafem pH pH vaginal probiotic product providing a natural and alternative solution to vaginal infections.
Restora™ Oral probiotic containing Lactobacillus casei KE-99 enhanced with Omega-3 for digestive flora restoration, featuring a patent-protected acid-resistant probiotic strain.
Restora RX™ Nutritional supplement enhanced with Folic Acid and Lactobacillus casei KE-99 probiotic for increased digestive comfort, with an acid-resistant formula that does not require refrigeration.
Calibra Topical Probiotic Topical probiotic skincare product marketed under the Calibra brand.
Norel AD Cold, cough, and allergy medication containing Acetaminophen 325mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4mg, and Phenylephrine HCl 10mg for symptomatic relief.

Quantifiable outcome

Available in 60,000+ US pharmacies

Companies that use U.S. Pharmaceuticals

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

U.S. Pharmaceuticals technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

U.S. Pharmaceuticals partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as an e-commerce platform for direct consumer sales of US Pharmaceutical Corporation products including Fusion, Integra, Tandem, Hemocyte, and Restora lines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

U.S. Pharmaceuticals competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Mission Pharmacal: Privately-held specialty pharmaceutical company with strong women's health and hematinic franchises (including CitraNatal prenatal vitamins). Comparable mid-size specialty pharma with HCP-driven sales model and similar focus on niche therapeutic categories.
Duchesnay USA: Specialty pharma focused on women's health, particularly pregnancy-related treatments (Bonjesta, Diclectin for nausea). Direct overlap with USPC's prenatal vitamin franchise and similar HCP-targeted commercial model.
Acella Pharmaceuticals: Smaller specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer with focus on niche categories including prenatal vitamins and hematinics. Closely comparable in scale and product mix to USPC.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories: Mid-size specialty and generic pharmaceutical manufacturer with portfolio across women's health and chronic conditions. Comparable in operating model — privately-held, US-focused, with HCP and pharmacy distribution.
Vertical Pharmaceuticals (formerly Ther-Rx): Specialty pharma focused on women's health with OB/GYN-targeted sales force. Direct overlap in prenatal and reproductive health categories with USPC's Provida and Concept lines.
Pharmics Inc. Smaller specialty pharmaceutical company focused on hematinic/iron supplement products. Closely comparable niche competitor in the iron deficiency anemia treatment category.
BioGaia: Global probiotic specialist with proprietary Lactobacillus strains used in dietary supplements. Comparable in probiotic platform strategy to USPC's KE-99-based Restora and Hylafem lines.

Broad incumbents

Ferring Pharmaceuticals: Larger global specialty pharma with significant women's health and reproductive medicine franchise. Competes broadly in the same therapeutic categories but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.
Endo International (Par Pharmaceutical): Large specialty/generic pharma with women's health and hematinic portfolio including prenatal vitamins. Overlaps with USPC in hematinic and women's health categories but operates at much larger scale.

Emerging players

Bonafide Health: Direct-to-consumer women's health company with focus on perimenopause and menopause supplements. Emerging player in adjacent women's wellness categories that could expand into prenatal/nutrition segments overlapping with USPC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

U.S. Pharmaceuticals financial estimates

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U.S. Pharmaceuticals leadership team

Management profile

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U.S. Pharmaceuticals funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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U.S. Pharmaceuticals M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about U.S. Pharmaceuticals

What does U.S. Pharmaceuticals do?

Is U.S. Pharmaceuticals a public or private company?

U.S. Pharmaceuticals is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was U.S. Pharmaceuticals founded?

U.S. Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1954. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is U.S. Pharmaceuticals based?

U.S. Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Decatur, United States, in the North America region.

How does U.S. Pharmaceuticals make money?

One revenue line is on record: pharmaceutical Product Sales.

Who are U.S. Pharmaceuticals's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Mission Pharmacal, Duchesnay USA, Acella Pharmaceuticals, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Vertical Pharmaceuticals (formerly Ther-Rx), Pharmics Inc. and BioGaia. Broad incumbents are Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Endo International (Par Pharmaceutical). Bonafide Health is listed as an emerging player.

Does U.S. Pharmaceuticals have an API?

No public API is recorded for U.S. Pharmaceuticals.

What industry is U.S. Pharmaceuticals in?

U.S. Pharmaceuticals's product category is Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAIAJAB, Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors, with a secondary code of CRADAGAF, Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements. Its NAICS code is 325412 and its SIC code is 2834.