Take care of Bolivians’ health and help the national economy – El Diario

The pharmaceutical industry in Bolivia has been distinguished by its ability to respond during the pandemic. Several pharmaceutical companies have developed products that have helped fight this disease at low cost, one of which celebrates 46 years of life, the Alcos Group, whose commitment to the life and health of Bolivians comes first, as well as to the national economy.
It should be remembered that the company was founded in 1976 by two brothers Alberto and Cosme Lindo whose initials make up the name Alcos, “Al” for Alberto and “Cos” for Cosme. At this time they have developed more than 70 products for specialties in dermatology, gynecology, pediatrics, general medicine and the intensive care unit (ICU).
The pharmaceutical laboratory path is up to 46 years in current management, but continues for more. This project had the impulse of two brothers, over the years and hard work, embodied in the factory located in El Alto for the manufacture of medicines, distributing its production nationwide, in its thirteen branches in the nine departments of Bolivia.
As part of its commitment to the Bolivian market, it is investing in another injection plant in the Miraflores region of La Paz, which, in addition to the previous one, has created more than 350 direct jobs and many indirect jobs. In addition to owning the green brand and natural products, such as Naturalcos.

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It differs from other laboratories in its commitment to the Bolivian people, in the search for excellence and quality in their products. It was established in a pharmaceutical industry that produces with Bolivian labor for the benefit of Bolivians.
As a pharmaceutical company, it contributes to the health care and life of Bolivians, but also to the economic sphere. Grupo Alcos through the Pukara Foundation provides assistance to people with limited resources, with treatments to prevent and treat various diseases.
The aforementioned institution has various programs through which it also supports Bolivian companies, such as Apama, a group of women who provide raw materials for the production of ocotrine syrup based on vera, chamomile and eucalyptus.
Finally, one noteworthy aspect was that Alcos was the only laboratory to bring to market Levoalcos IV (Levofloxacin), a third-generation antibiotic given intravenously, which helps alleviate illnesses caused by covid lung infection.