Our story begins, when Abel Besins founds the company
Jacques Besins takes the reins and develops new products and in-house production
Jean Besins assumes the leadership role and acquires a laboratory focusing on hormone therapy in transdermal gels
Besins acquires a facility in Montrouge, France, to specialise in transdermal gel technology
The focus on transdermal gels pays off with the development of the world's first hormone therapy gel, Progestogel
Besins continues to innovate, launching Oestrogel - the first estradiol gel for the treatment of menopausal disorders
Besins is established as global leader in hormone therapy with the launch of Utrogestan, a micronised natural progesterone
Antoine Besins begins worldwide expansion through partnerships
Androgel is launched; the most prescribed testosterone gel in the world, indicated for male hormone replacement
Nicolas and Alexandre Besins begin the process of consolidating and modernising the company to ensure its continued success
