Laboratorios Lasca (Vicente Scavone y Cía. S.A.E.)

Laboratorios Lasca is the leading pharmaceutical company in Paraguay, founded in 1935 by Vicente Scavone. The company is a pioneer in the Paraguayan pharmaceutical industry, known for manufacturing the first Paraguayan medication and maintaining a strong market presence for over 90 years. It operates as an industrial and commercial enterprise, focusing on the production, import, and distribution of human and veterinary medicines, as well as hospital supplies and chemical reagents. The company manages a robust portfolio including its own brands, such as the well-known 'Kitadol', and represents various multinational pharmaceutical companies. It operates multiple manufacturing plants and distribution centers, with a strong commitment to quality and innovation, evidenced by the establishment of its Research and Development Center (CIDEC) and its expansion into biotechnological medicines.