Temis Lostaló Laboratories

What Temis Lostaló Laboratories does

Temis Lostaló Laboratories (Laboratorios Temis Lostaló S.A.) is an Argentine pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1968 and headquartered at Zepita 3178, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. The company operates through two main divisions: a Pharmaceutical Division producing branded prescription and OTC medicines across cardiometabolism, gastroenterology, gynecology, pediatrics, respiratory, neuropsychiatry, traumatology/rheumatology, and urology; and a Diagnostic Imaging Division manufacturing iodinated contrast agents (Xenetix, Optiray, Lipiodol), MRI contrast agents (Dotarem), barium sulfate preparations, and contrast injection systems (Optistar Elite, OptiVantage, Optione, IllumenaNeo).

The company produces 100 million tablets, 28 million powder sachets, 8 million capsules, 3 million ovules, and 1 million bottles annually, across a portfolio of 56 brands and 158 presentations. Its product technology spans solid oral forms (tablets, effervescent tablets, capsules), liquids (syrups, suspensions, drops), and hormonal semi-solids (ovules, ointments, creams, gels), with all products regulated by ANMAT and the facility holding ISO 14001 environmental certification. Notable branded products include ColpoEstriene (the only promestriene cream with applicator for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause), Ferranin (Swiss-origin polymaltose-coated iron supplement), the Total Magnesiano line, and Metformín Temis.

Temis Lostaló generates revenue through three streams: branded pharmaceutical product sales via Argentine pharmacy distribution; export sales to 16 countries (Brazil, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Lebanon, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, among others); and contract manufacturing services for major multinational pharmaceutical companies including Bayer Argentina, Janssen Cilag, Takeda, Pfizer, Roemmers, Elea, and Procter & Gamble. The company employs between 501 and 1,000 people and holds approximately 1% market share in the Argentine pharmaceutical sector, ranking among the top 30 laboratories nationally. Its go-to-market combines direct sales for contract manufacturing and exports with pharmacy-channel distribution for branded products domestically, supported by participation in medical society events and a dedicated pharmacovigilance department.

Name

Temis Lostaló Laboratories

Legal name

Laboratorios Temis Lostaló S.A.

Website

https://temislostalo.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Temis Lostaló Laboratories is an Argentine pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1968, producing branded prescription and OTC medicines, diagnostic imaging contrast agents, and contract manufacturing services for multinational pharmaceutical companies across 16 export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (32541), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Generic Finished Dosage Form (FDF) Manufacturing (HLAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Full-Line Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (HLAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Diagnostic imaging agents
• Prescription medicines
• OTC pharmaceuticals
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Products: Manufactures and sells branded pharmaceutical products including OTC medicines and prescription drugs through 56 brands and 158 presentations across therapeutic areas including cardiometabolism, gastroenterology, gynecology, magnesium line, pediatrics, respiratory, neuropsychiatry, traumatology/rheumatology, and urology.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Provides third-party manufacturing services for other pharmaceutical companies, producing various pharmaceutical forms including powders, granules, tablets, effervescent tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions, drops, ovules, and hormonal semi-solids. Clients include Bayer Argentina, Janssen Cilag, Takeda, Pfizer, Roemmers, Elea, and Procter & Gamble.
3. Diagnostic Imaging Products: Manufactures and distributes contrast agents and medical imaging products for radiology, tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional cardiology through three product lines: General Line, Women's Health Line, and Interventionism Line.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Temis Lostaló Laboratories manufactures and sells branded pharmaceutical products across 56 brands and 158 presentations through two divisions: a Pharmaceutical Division (OTC and prescription medicines) and a Diagnostic Imaging Division (contrast agents and injection systems). The company also provides contract manufacturing services for major pharmaceutical companies, producing tablets, capsules, syrups, suspensions, ovules, hormonal semi-solids, and diagnostic imaging contrast products.

Product overview

Temis Lostaló Laboratories is an Argentine pharmaceutical company with two main product divisions. The Diagnostic Imaging Division offers iodinated and non-iodinated contrast agents (Xenetix, Optiray, Dotarem, Lipiodol, barium-based products), contrast injection systems (Optistar Elite, OptiVantage, Optione, IllumenaNeo), and mammography markers. The Pharmaceutical Division includes prescription medicines across cardiometabolics (Metformín Temis, Nivelipol, Vapresan), gynecology (ColpoEstriene, Colpoestriol), urology, and over-the-counter products (Laxamin, Total Magnesiano line, Floratil). The company has 56 brands, 158 presentations, and produces 100 million tablets, 28 million powder sachets, 8 million capsules, 3 million ovules, and 1 million bottles annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Division - OTC Products

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bayer ArgentinacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBayer Argentina utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• Janssen CilagcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJanssen Cilag utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• TakedacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTakeda utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• PfizercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPfizer utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• RoemmerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoemmers utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• EleacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElea utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• Procter & GamblecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProcter & Gamble utilizes Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing services for production of pharmaceutical products. Temis Lostaló offers manufacturing capabilities for various pharmaceutical forms under international quality standards.
• Fundación GarrahanminorOthersCSR partnership involving recycling program for paper and plastic caps. The foundation obtains economic resources from recycling to support comprehensive development of Hospital Garrahan, including medical treatment and rehabilitation of children.
• Eco HouseminorOthersTemis Lostaló participates in the 'Oficinas Conscientes' (Conscious Offices) program led by Asociación Civil Eco House and sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, demonstrating environmental commitment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Laboratorios Roemmers: Leading Argentine pharmaceutical laboratory with branded and generic portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas. Closely comparable in business model, geography, and customer base — and notably also a contract manufacturing client of Temis Lostaló, underscoring direct head-to-head competition in the Argentine market.
• Laboratorio Elea: Major Argentine pharmaceutical company with a broad prescription and OTC portfolio. Highly comparable in scale, therapeutic coverage, and Argentine market positioning; also one of Temis Lostaló's contract manufacturing clients.
• Laboratorio Bagó: One of the largest Argentine pharmaceutical groups with branded generics, prescription, and OTC products across Latin America. Comparable in therapeutic breadth, manufacturing depth, and Latin American export footprint.
• Gador: Argentine pharmaceutical laboratory with branded and generic prescription products across multiple therapeutic areas. Comparable in size, therapeutic coverage, and Argentine market positioning.
• Laboratorios Cassará: Argentine pharmaceutical company with branded prescription and OTC portfolio plus a diagnostic imaging line. Comparable in the dual pharmaceutical/diagnostic imaging structure and Argentine-centric footprint.
• Baliarda: Argentine pharmaceutical laboratory with branded prescription products spanning multiple therapeutic areas. Comparable in therapeutic breadth, scale tier, and Argentine domestic focus.
• Laboratorios Montpellier: Argentine pharmaceutical manufacturer with branded generics and prescription portfolio. Comparable in mid-tier positioning, therapeutic coverage, and Argentine market participation.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Argentina: Argentine affiliate of global pharma major Bayer. Competes with Temis Lostaló in branded pharmaceuticals while also being a contract manufacturing client — dual role makes it both a peer and a customer across the product portfolio.
• Pfizer Argentina: Argentine subsidiary of global pharma giant Pfizer. Competes in the same therapeutic areas as a multinational incumbent and concurrently uses Temis Lostaló as a contract manufacturer.
• Takeda Argentina: Argentine affiliate of Takeda Pharmaceutical. Competes as a multinational incumbent in specialty therapeutics and is also a contract manufacturing client of Temis Lostaló.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TemisLostalo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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