Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A.

What Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A. does

Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A. is a Peruvian pharmaceutical distribution company founded in 1979 and headquartered in the Ate-Vitarte district of Lima. The company operates a national distribution network covering pharmacies, pharmacy chains, clinics, government healthcare institutions, distributors/wholesalers, and self-service retail across Peru. Its commercial portfolio spans three layers: 12 registered own brands (Vladi, Cirugistix, Kingstar, Koppas, Qualimaxx, Segurimax, Sterimaxx, Vendiband, Dubby, Contilab, Molher, Kingtex) imported from nine countries; 6 exclusive representation lines (Ordesa, Cureband, Lamosan, Victus, Hebron, Eurodrog); and distribution rights for major international and Peruvian pharmaceutical laboratories including Bayer, Faes Farma, Bagó, Genomma Lab, Farmindustria, and Medifarma.

The operational backbone consists of temperature-controlled warehousing certified to DIGEMID Good Storage Practices (BPA), a proprietary transport fleet, and a national sales force supplemented by medical representatives, call center operations, pharmacy promoters, and an import/registration department handling DIGESA, DIGEMID, and INDECOPI filings. Technology assets include proprietary medical visit control software for market audits and prescription tracking, plus a pharmacovigilance/technovigilance reporting system compliant with RM N.° 1053-2020-DIGEMID/MINSA.

The business model is transaction-based pharmaceutical distribution: revenue is generated through margin on distributed and own-brand products sold across multi-channel B2B and B2G relationships. The go-to-market is sales-led via permanent field visits in Lima and provinces, with medical representative coverage, call center support, and point-of-sale pharmacy promotion. Customer segments are diversified across retail pharmacy chains (primary), healthcare institutions, government procurement, distributors/wholesalers, and mass retail, with no disclosed pricing model or contracted ARR.

Name

Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A.

Legal name

Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A.

Website

https://discontinental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Peruvian pharmaceutical distributor founded in 1979, operating national sales, warehousing, and own-fleet distribution of own brands, exclusive representation lines, and major international laboratory products to pharmacies, clinics, government, and retailers across Peru.

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 industry

PRIMARYHLAGAMAD

Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Supply Chain, Logistics & Cold Chain for Life Sciences

SECONDARYHLAGAMAI

Customs Brokerage, Trade Compliance & Import/Export for Life Sciences

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Supply Chain, Logistics & Cold Chain for Life Sciences

SECONDARYHLAJADAI

Regulatory Affairs, Labeling & Advertising/Promotion Compliance

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Medicines & Healthcare Product Regulators (Drugs/Biologics/Devices)

SECONDARYHLAIAJAF

Government & Public-Sector Pharmaceutical Supply (Tender/Prime Vendor)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals/Pharmaceutical Distribution & Wholesaling

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Pharmaceutical warehousing
• Medical representative services
• Pharmaceutical import services
• Product registration services

Headquarters

HQ city

lima, lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distribution and commercialization of pharmaceutical products across Peru through own sales force, medical representatives, and distribution channels including pharmacies, clinics, state institutions, pharmacy chains, and wholesalers.
2. Exclusive Representation Lines: Exclusive representation of prestigious national and international laboratory brands and product lines, distributed through the company's sales and medical representative network.
3. Own Brand Product Lines: Development, import, and sale of proprietary brand products (Vladi, Cirugistix, Kingstar, Koppas, Qualimaxx, Segurimax, Sterimaxx, Vendiband, Dubby, Contilab, Molher, Kingtex) imported directly from Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Spain, Thailand, Argentina, China, Malaysia, and the USA.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A. distributes and commercializes pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products across Peru through an integrated national network. The company sells its own brand product lines (Vladi, Cirugistix, Kingstar, Koppas, Qualimaxx, Segurimax, Sterimaxx, Vendiband, Dubby, Contilab, Molher, Kingtex), holds exclusive representation rights for international laboratory lines (Ordesa, Cureband, Lamosan, Victus, Hebron, Eurodrog), and distributes major pharmaceutical manufacturer brands (Farmindustria, Genomma Lab, Medifarma, Bayer, Bagó, Faes Farma, and others). Supporting this product flow, the company operates temperature-controlled DIGEMID-compliant warehousing, an in-house transportation fleet, a national medical representative network, a call center, import operations, regulatory product registration, after-sales support, and pharmacovigilance and technovigilance reporting services.

Product overview

Distribuidora Continental 6 S.A. is a Peruvian pharmaceutical distribution company established in 1979, offering a portfolio of products and services across three categories: (1) Own brands including vladi, cirugistix, Kingstar, koppas, qualimaxx, segurimax, sterimaxx, vendiband, dubby, contilab, and molher; (2) Exclusive representation lines for brands such as Ordesa, Cureband, Lamosan, Victus, Hebron, and Eurodrog; and (3) Distribution lines for major pharmaceutical companies including Farmindustria, Genomma Lab, Medifarma, Bagó, Bayer, Faes Farma, and others. The company complements its product portfolio with integrated services including sales force management, temperature-controlled warehousing, national distribution with proprietary fleet, call center operations, medical representative networks, international import services, product registration with Peruvian regulators, after-sales support, and pharmacovigilance/technovigilance reporting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vladi: Own product line (medical/surgical supplies)
• Cirugistix
• Kingstar
• Koppas
• Qualimaxx
• Segurimax
• Sterimaxx
• Vendiband
• Dubby
• Contilab
• Molher

Products and services

• Sales Force Service (Ventas) A standing national sales service covering Lima and provinces with permanent client visits by a highly trained sales force that takes into account customer needs, preferences, and concerns for continuous improvement.
• Warehousing Service (Almacenaje) Integral warehouse administration including inventory control, order registration, order preparation, labeling, packaging, and dispatch, with temperature-controlled storage using thermal insulation and air conditioning, and proper handling of controlled products.
• National Distribution Service (Distribución) National distribution service using the company's own transport fleet and a team of logistics specialists responsible for programming orders for immediate distribution across Peru, enabling rapid and efficient delivery.
• Call Center Service (Servicio Call Center) Telephone call center service providing information and advice on commercialized products, communicating promotions, discounts, and campaigns to clients, and receiving and resolving purchase inquiries.
• Medical Visit Service (Visita Médica) National medical representative network covering medical specialties and key therapeutic classes, tailored to the needs of each product line, supported by proprietary medical visit control software, market audits, prescription tracking, and pharmacy promoter teams defending medical prescriptions at point-of-sale.
• Import Service (Importación) Specialized import department providing comprehensive foreign trade services, monitoring shipments from origin port through customs clearance, documentation, storage, and transport to company warehouses.
• Product Registration Service (Registro) Dedicated department for registering products and brands with Peruvian regulatory entities DIGESA (Dirección General de Salud Ambiental), DIGEMID (Dirección General de Medicamentos, Insumos y Drogas), and INDECOPI (Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual).
• After-Sales Service (Servicio Post Venta) After-sales service that maintains client contact after goods are received to verify satisfaction, gather feedback for continuous improvement, and resolve customer queries.
• Pharmacovigilance and Technovigilance Service (Farmacovigilancia y Tecnovigilancia) Pharmacovigilance and technovigilance service for reporting suspected adverse reactions to pharmaceutical products and adverse incidents related to medical devices, compliant with Peruvian Ministry of Health (DIGEMID) regulations and personal data protection law Ley N.º 29733.
• Vladi (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand pharmaceutical/consumer health product line developed, imported, and distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• Cirugistix (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand product line for surgical and medical supplies distributed by Distribuidora Continental.
• Kingstar (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand product line distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• Koppas (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand product line distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• Qualimaxx (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand quality-focused product line distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• Segurimax (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand product line for safety and medical devices distributed by Distribuidora Continental.
• Sterimaxx (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand product line for sterile medical supplies distributed by Distribuidora Continental.
• Vendiband (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand bandage and wound-care product line distributed by Distribuidora Continental.
• Dubby (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand consumer health product line distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• Contilab (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand laboratory/controlled products line distributed by Distribuidora Continental.
• Molher (Own Brand Product Line) Own brand maternal and child health product line distributed by Distribuidora Continental.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and exclusive.

• FarmindustriamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarmindustria is a major Peruvian pharmaceutical laboratory whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental through the company's national distribution network covering pharmacies, clinics, and healthcare institutions.
• Genomma LabmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenomma Lab is an international pharmaceutical and personal care company whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• MedifarmacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedifarma is a Peruvian pharmaceutical laboratory whose products are distributed through Distribuidora Continental's national sales network.
• FarmakosumacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarmakosuma products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• ITF-LabomedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITF-Labomed products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• BagómajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBagó is an Argentine pharmaceutical laboratory with international presence, whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• BayermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBayer is a global pharmaceutical and life sciences company whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• Deutshe Pharma S.A.C.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeutshe Pharma S.A.C. is a pharmaceutical company whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental.
• CoperinsacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoperinsa is a pharmaceutical company whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• Faes FarmamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaes Farma is a Spanish pharmaceutical laboratory whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• Axon PharmacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxon Pharma products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental across Peru.
• LukollcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLukoll products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• SCOP del PerúcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCOP del Perú products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• LusacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLusa products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• OrdesaexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrdesa is an exclusive representation line for pharmaceutical/nutritional products represented by Distribuidora Continental in Peru.
• CurebandexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCureband is an exclusive representation line represented by Distribuidora Continental.
• LamosanexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLamosan is an exclusive representation line represented by Distribuidora Continental.
• VictusexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVictus is an exclusive representation line represented by Distribuidora Continental.
• HebronexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHebron is an exclusive representation line represented by Distribuidora Continental.
• EurodrogexclusiveChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurodrog is an exclusive representation line represented by Distribuidora Continental.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Del Alba (Albesa): Peruvian pharmaceutical distributor with national coverage, warehousing, and commercial representation for international and domestic laboratory brands. Closely comparable mid-tier peer serving similar pharmacy and institutional channels.
• Química Suiza: Peru's largest pharmaceutical distributor and commercialization partner, offering national distribution, sales force, medical representative networks, and warehousing. Directly comparable business model serving the same pharmacy chains, clinics, and government institutions across Peru.
• Droguería Científica Andina: Peruvian pharmaceutical wholesaler distributing prescription and OTC products to independent pharmacies and chains. Comparable mid-market Peruvian distributor with overlapping customer base.
• Droguería La Sante: Independent pharmaceutical distributor operating in Peru with comparable B2B wholesale model to pharmacies and clinics. Overlapping service offering in pharmaceutical distribution and commercialization.
• Andreu Group (Andreu Perú): Peruvian pharmaceutical distributor and commercialization group offering national sales coverage, warehousing, and representation of international brands. Direct comparable in size and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Group: European pharmaceutical distribution leader operating across multiple countries with integrated wholesale, retail pharmacy, and pre-wholesale services. Comparable vertical integration model though at much larger scale.
• McKesson Corporation: Global pharmaceutical distribution leader serving North America and Europe with scale logistics, regulatory infrastructure, and technology platforms. Useful as a benchmark for the upper bound of pharma distribution operating models and competitive intensity.
• Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen): One of the largest global pharmaceutical distributors with comprehensive commercialization, distribution, and consulting services. Represents the large-scale incumbent model for pharma distribution and commercialization services.

Others

• Medifarma: Major Peruvian pharmaceutical manufacturer whose products are distributed by Distribuidora Continental. Included as an ecosystem participant representing the principal side of the distribution relationship that defines Distribuidora Continental's go-to-market.

Regional players

• Eurofarma: Brazilian pharmaceutical laboratory with Peru commercial operations and distribution of both own and third-party brands. Regional peer operating across multiple LatAm countries with comparable commercialization scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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