UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA

What UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA does

UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA is a Swiss pharmaceutical distribution company founded in 1931 and headquartered in Barbengo, Ticino, Switzerland. The company operates as a logistics and distribution entity within the Galenica Group, Switzerland's largest fully-integrated healthcare provider, functioning alongside sister companies Galexis and Alloga as one of three logistics centers within the Group's national pharmaceutical supply chain. With approximately 48 employees, UFD handles the distribution of pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and medical facilities within the Swiss healthcare network through a single domestic distribution channel targeting enterprise buyers.

UFD's role within Galenica's vertically-integrated architecture spans the wholesale and logistics layer connecting manufacturing, wholesale, and retail pharmacy operations. The company is embedded in Galenica's network of over 20 companies, which collectively employ approximately 9,500 people and cover the Swiss healthcare market across pharmacies (Amavita, Sun Store, Coop Vitality), logistics (Galexis, Alloga), production, and corporate services. UFD's value proposition is grounded in being part of this largest fully-integrated healthcare network in Switzerland, providing pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain services rather than operating as an independent wholesaler.

UFD does not publicly disclose standalone revenue or pricing, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Galenica Group, which is itself publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: GALN). The company has no standalone app, API, or disclosed proprietary technology products. Its distribution model is captive to the Galenica ecosystem, with the customer base effectively comprising Galenica's pharmacy chains and downstream Swiss healthcare providers. UFD is involved in the training of logistics apprentices within the Galenica network, indicating an operational workforce development function alongside its distribution role.

Name

UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA

Legal name

UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA

Website

https://jobs.galenica.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA is a Swiss pharmaceutical distribution company founded in 1931, operating as a logistics hub within the Galenica Group. With 48 employees in Ticino, it distributes pharmaceutical products to pharmacies and healthcare providers across Switzerland's largest integrated healthcare network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Wholesale logistics
• Healthcare supply chain
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Drug distribution services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA is a pharmaceutical distribution company operating as a logistics center within the Galenica Group network in Switzerland. It handles the distribution of pharmaceutical products to pharmacies, healthcare providers, and medical facilities as part of Switzerland's largest fully-integrated healthcare network, functioning alongside sister logistics entities Galexis and Alloga.

Product overview

UFD - Unione Farmaceutica Distribuzione SA is a pharmaceutical distribution company operating within the Galenica Group, Switzerland's leading fully-integrated healthcare provider. As part of the Galenica network, UFD serves as a distribution/logistics center alongside other Group companies Galexis and Alloga. The company is included in the Galenica careers portal as part of their network of over 20 companies covering the Swiss healthcare market, including pharmacies, logistics, production, and corporate services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Galenica GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFD is a subsidiary company within the Galenica Group, Switzerland's leading fully-integrated healthcare provider. As part of this network, UFD participates in the integrated pharmaceutical distribution chain alongside other Galenica companies including Galexis, Alloga, and the pharmacy network.
• GalexiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGalexis is mentioned alongside UFD in logistics apprenticeship descriptions, suggesting complementary roles in the pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution network.
• AllogacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlloga is mentioned alongside UFD in logistics apprenticeship descriptions, indicating shared distribution and logistics operations within the Galenica network.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Andrea Güntner AG / TopPharm: TopPharm is a Swiss pharmacy network with associated procurement and distribution services. It is a regional peer reflecting the Swiss pharmacy distribution ecosystem in which UFD operates.

Direct peers

• Galexis: Galexis is UFD's sister company within the Galenica network and serves as Galenica's primary pharmaceutical wholesale and logistics entity in Switzerland. Both companies operate as GDP-compliant distribution hubs serving Swiss pharmacies, making them the most directly comparable peer.
• Galexis (Logistics Division): Operates the core national pharmaceutical distribution centers that overlap with UFD's Ticino-based activities. Direct functional overlap in pharmaceutical warehousing and last-mile delivery to pharmacies.
• Alloga: Alloga is a Galenica sister company specialized in pharmaceutical pre-wholesale and logistics services. Both companies are listed alongside each other in Galenica apprenticeship and logistics operations, indicating overlapping roles in pharmaceutical distribution within the Swiss market.
• Voigt Industrie Service AG: Voigt is a Swiss pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy services provider with national distribution coverage. It competes with UFD and other Galenica entities for the Swiss pharmacy distribution market, offering comparable wholesaling and logistics services.
• Amedis-UEPHARM: Amedis-UEPHARM is one of the largest independent pharmaceutical wholesalers in Switzerland, serving pharmacies with a full range of products and services. It competes directly with Galenica's distribution network (including UFD, Galexis, and Alloga) for the same pharmacy customer base.
• Medifilm: Medifilm is a Galenica sister company that provides medical device and supplies distribution to Swiss pharmacies and healthcare providers. It is comparable to UFD as a logistics/distribution entity within the Galenica network, though serving a different product category.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Group: Phoenix Group is one of Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, with operations across multiple countries including Switzerland. While UFD is a Swiss-focused logistics node, Phoenix is a relevant comparable for scale, regulatory expertise, and business model in pharma distribution.
• McKesson Corporation: McKesson is a global pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare services giant. Although UFD is a small Swiss subsidiary, McKesson represents the global scale and operational benchmarks UFD competes against in wholesale pharmaceutical distribution.
• Alliance Healthcare (Walgreens Boots Alliance): Alliance Healthcare operates pre-wholesale and wholesale pharmaceutical distribution across Europe. While broader in scope than UFD, it provides a relevant benchmark for European pharma distribution economics and competitive dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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