Interview with Odnir Finotti, Executive President, Pró Genéricos
When we last interviewed you in 2007, you said, “The generics business is a very exciting one,” but you “regret[ted] that the Government is not doing enough work to promote…
Founded on March 17, 2000, with headquarters in Lagoa da Prata, Minas Gerais, Pharlab is present throughout the country, and has been operating for 15 years for the development and well-being of the Brazilian population.
We produce medicines in the areas of semisolids – creams, ointments, lotions and gels, oral solids – tablets, coated tablets, powders for oral suspension, dragees, capsules and small volume injectables, with a portfolio active within the generics and hospital sectors.
In June 2012, Biogaran, a subsidiary of Servier Group, acquired 80% of Pharlab. This business marked Biogaran’s first investment in Brazil.
Contact:
Address: Rua Funchal, 418, Floor 34, Vila Olimpia, Sao Paolo, Brazil 04551-060
Tel.: +55 (11) 3521 7114
Website: www.pharlab.com.br
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