Farmakonsuma

What Farmakonsuma does

Farmakonsuma S.A. is a Peruvian pharmaceutical laboratory incorporated in 2001 as the local operating entity of Grupo Farma, a Swiss-capital multinational pharmaceutical group founded in 1941. The company imports and commercializes a portfolio of approximately 20 prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in Peru, covering bone health (Calcibone D, Kidcal, Farma D line, Bonames), cardiovascular therapy (Aranda, Hidroten), iron deficiency (Ferinject, Maltofer, Venofer), infectious disease (Keflex, Normix), gastrointestinal disorders (Milpax F, Evalax), pain management (Dolofast), urology (Urocit-K), and joint health (Kolgel). Products carry Peruvian sanitary registrations (R.S. numbers) and are sourced both through Grupo Farma's portfolio and from third-party manufacturers such as CSL VIFOR.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model executed through a medical representative network covering seven major Peruvian cities (Lima, Piura, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Arequipa, Cusco, and Huancayo) and reaching physicians and pharmacies nationwide. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of prescription and OTC products, with prescription items requiring specialist authorization and OTC supplements (the calcium/vitamin D franchise) sold directly to consumers through pharmacy channels. Marketing is supplemented by digital content (educational health articles on the company blog) and social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Farmakonsuma is privately held and wholly owned by Grupo Farma, which has affiliated entities in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The Peru entity is led by President Arturo Gómez Pina and operates under the parent's corporate governance, ethics, and pharmacovigilance frameworks. No M&A, funding rounds, or expansion beyond Peru are disclosed in the source data; growth to date has been executed through organic line extension, with a steady cadence of one to several product launches per year since 2001.

Name

Farmakonsuma

Legal name

Farmakonsuma S.A.

Website

https://farmakonsuma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Farmakonsuma is a Peruvian pharmaceutical laboratory (subsidiary of Swiss multinational Grupo Farma) that imports and commercializes prescription medications and OTC supplements—including calcium/vitamin D, iron therapy, antibiotics, cardiovascular, and GI products—across Peru via a medical representative network covering seven cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Products

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOAHAB

OTC Medicines & Consumer Health Products Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Health, OTC & Pharmacy Wholesale Distribution

SECONDARYHLAIABAL

Generic Hospital & Institutional Products

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals/Generic Pharmaceuticals

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical products
• OTC supplements
• Prescription medications
• Calcium vitamin D
• Iron supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

San Isidro

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical product sales: Farmakonsuma generates revenue through the importation and commercialization of pharmaceutical products in Peru, including both prescription medications and over-the-counter supplements. Products cover therapeutic areas including bone health (calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments), cardiovascular health (antihypertensives, iron supplements), gastrointestinal health (laxatives, reflux treatments), anti-infectives (antibiotics), and pain management (anti-inflammatories).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Farmakonsuma imports and commercializes a portfolio of pharmaceutical products in Peru under two main lines: over-the-counter supplements (including Calcibone D calcium supplements, Farma D vitamin D, Kidcal pediatric supplements, Kolgel collagen, and Milpax reflux treatment) and prescription medications (including Aranda antihypertensive, Keflex antibiotics, Maltofer/Ferinject/Venofer iron supplements, Dolofast NSAIDs, Bonames osteoporosis treatment, and Normix antibiotic). The company distributes these products through pharmacy networks nationwide using a medical representative sales force covering all major Peruvian cities.

Product overview

Farmakonsuma is a Peruvian pharmaceutical laboratory (part of Grupo Farma, Swiss multinational) operating since 2001, specializing in importation and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The portfolio consists of two main product lines: (1) Over-the-counter products including calcium/vitamin D supplements (Calcibone® D 800, Calcibon Natal® Forte), pediatric supplements (Kidcal®), vitamin D supplements (Farma D® line in various dosages/forms), joint health supplements (Kolgel® collagen type II), and reflux treatment (Milpax® F); and (2) Prescription products including cardiovascular medications (Aranda® antihypertensive, Hidroten® diuretic), bone health (Bonames® for osteoporosis), NSAIDs (Dolofast® ketoprofen), iron supplements (Ferinject®, Maltofer®, Venofer®), antibiotics (Keflex® cephalexin, Normix® rifaximin), laxatives (Evalax®), urological treatments (Urocit®-K), and high-dose vitamin D (Farma D® 5000).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Calcibone D 800 Calcium citrate and vitamin D3 formulation supplement that complements daily calcium and vitamin D needs, promoting greater calcium absorption and improving bone structure. Available over-the-counter.
• Kolgel Collagen type II non-denatured supplement for the prevention and coadjuvant management of osteoarthritis, supporting cartilage integrity and joint mobility. Sanitary registration R.S. N°: DE-4190. Available over-the-counter.
• Calcibone Natal Forte Calcium supplement with an exclusive formulation of four essential micronutrients (calcium citrate, folic acid, vitamin D3, and iron) for healthy pregnancy and lactation. Available over-the-counter.
• Kidcal Dietary supplement with calcium, zinc, and vitamin D3 formulation for children that contributes to stimulating growth, bone mass strengthening, appetite stimulation, and immune system support. Sanitary registration R.S. N°: DE-1195. Available over-the-counter.
• Milpax F Sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium carbonate formulation for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms including regurgitation, heartburn, and indigestion. Sanitary registration R.S. N°: EE-08176. Available over-the-counter.
• Farma D 1000 UI / Farma D 2000 UI Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplements in 1000 and 2000 IU doses for maintaining adequate vitamin D levels and calcium absorption. Available over-the-counter.
• Farma D Gotas 200 UI Vitamin D3 oral solution drops at 200 IU dose, suitable for infants and young children for daily vitamin D supplementation. Available over-the-counter.
• Farma D Mag 2000 Masticable Chewable vitamin D3 tablet with magnesium at 2000 IU dose for calcium absorption support and bone health maintenance. Available over-the-counter.
• Aranda Fixed-dose combination of amlodipine besylate 5mg and losartan potassium 100mg in capsule form for hypertension treatment, providing complementary antihypertensive effects. Sanitary registration R.S. EE-05973. Prescription medication.
• Bonames 150mg ibandronic acid (as ibandronate sodium monohydrate) in coated tablet form for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, helping reverse bone loss. Prescription medication.
• Dolofast Ketoprofen 100mg enteric-coated tablet NSAID for management of mild to moderate pain and inflammatory disease pain, with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Prescription medication.
• Dolofast pre Ketoprofen 100mg/2ml injectable IM solution for acute pain management when oral administration is not suitable. Prescription medication.
• Evalax Polyethylene glycol laxative powder for relief of occasional constipation, typically producing bowel movement within 1-3 days. Prescription medication.
• Farma D 5000 UI High-dose vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 5000 IU softgel capsule for treatment of vitamin D deficiency as medically indicated. Prescription supplement.
• Ferinject Iron carboxymaltose intravenous solution for treatment of iron deficiency when oral preparations are not effective or tolerated. Sanitary registration R.S. EE-03133. Produced by CSL VIFOR laboratory, distributed by Farmakonsuma. Prescription medication.
• Hidroten Chlorthalidone diuretic available in 12.5mg and 25mg tablets for management of hypertension and fluid retention. Prescription medication.
• Keflex Cephalexin antibiotic available in 1g tablets, 500mg tablets, and 250mg/5mL suspension for treatment of bacterial infections of respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, bones, joints, skin, and soft tissues. Multiple sanitary registrations (EE-05842, EE-02294, EE-05844). Prescription medication.
• Maltofer Iron (III) hydroxide polymaltose complex oral iron supplement available in multiple formulations (coated tablets, chewable tablets, oral solution, syrup, drops, and Maltofer Fol with folic acid) for iron deficiency treatment. Multiple sanitary registrations. Prescription medication.
• Normix Rifaximin alpha 200mg antibiotic in coated tablet form for management of intestinal bacterial infections with local anti-infective and anti-inflammatory action. Prescription medication.
• Urocit-K Potassium citrate 1080mg (equivalent to 10 mEq potassium) in extended-release tablets for reduction of kidney stone formation and treatment of renal tubular acidosis. Prescription medication.
• Venofer Iron sucrose intravenous solution for treatment of iron deficiency with or without anemia, providing controlled iron delivery. Sanitary registration R.S. EE-03023. Prescription medication.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VidaminaminorOthersVidamina is listed as an ally ('Nuestros Aliados') on the Farmakonsuma website. Vidamina appears to be a related company within the Grupo Farma ecosystem, with its own global website (vidamina.global) and related health content including collagen blog resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Farmakonsuma.
• Facebookfacebook.com/Farmakonsuma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farmakonsuma
• Instagraminstagram.com/farmakonsumape

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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