The Laboratory of Medical Specialties (LAFORMED), located in the Industrial Park of the city of Formosa, marks a milestone in provincial public health by locally producing essential medicines for the health system. This progress is consolidated with the delivery of the first batches of Enalapril and Amlodipine tablets, aimed at the treatment of high blood pressure and other heart conditions.
In detail, LAFORMED delivered:
A context of national challenges and local responses
In a national scenario marked by adjustments that affect the accessibility of medicines, such as the recent modifications in PAMI coverage that limit the free provision of essential medications for retirees and pensioners, Formosa offers a different health policy. While many provinces face difficulties due to the increase in the cost of medicines and the reduction of benefits from social works, in Formosa The Provincial Government guarantees free access to medications such as Enalapril and Amlodipine. These medications, essential in the treatment of chronic diseases that mainly affect older adults, They are distributed at no cost to those who need them most, reaffirming the commitment to putting people at the center of public health policies.
Strategic planning and focus on health sovereignty allow Formosa to overcome the barriers that others face, ensuring self-sufficiency of essential medicines and demonstrating that it is possible to protect the most vulnerable sectors in times of crisis. Victor Villagran, pharmacist belonging to the LAFORMED laboratory, highlighted: “For us it is a pride to be able to carry out the local production of medicines that will later be used by the entire population of Formosa, free of charge. With local production, with local labor and quality products.”
Production and delivery of frequently used medications and repellents
LAFORMED also made the third delivery of 700,000 paracetamol tablets and 600,000 ibuprofen tablets, which is delivered every three months to the Medicinal Products and Supplies Purchasing Unit (UCPIM).
The production of 400 mg ibuprofen in blister presentations of ten tablets and 500 mg paracetamol responds to a quarterly demand from the province’s public system, aimed at controlling or alleviating symptoms of common diseases or infections such as dengue.
Besides, They continue to prevent dengue through the year-round production of repellents and larvicides. In this case, production includes the biological larvicide Bacivec, an insect repellent and an environmental insecticide used for fumigation, both space and home. Planning is carried out based on the requests of the Ministry of Human Development and the work of the health brigades that travel the territory, carrying out preventive work.
Quality controls: guarantee of safety and efficiency
In the LAFORMED LABORATORY the quality, effectiveness and safety of medicines are guaranteed through compliance with strict protocols established by the ARGENTINE PHARMACOPIA and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Each stage of the process, from the receipt of raw materials to the release of the finished product, includes rigorous quality tests.
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The laboratory has specialized equipment and advanced technology to analyze raw materials, intermediate products and finished drugs. Besides, As a validation measure, samples are sent to certified external laboratories, ensuring the consistency and safety of the products.
The production plant is equipped to meet the demands of the province’s health system and operates under strict safety regulations. All this is supported by a highly trained work team, constantly trained in national and international quality standards, consolidating LAFORMED as a leading NEA laboratory in health sovereignty.
Formosa hands at the service of health
Daily work at LAFORMED It is carried out by a team of highly trained professionals, made up of technicians, quality control specialists, operators and supervisors, all from Formosa. This collective effort reflects the province’s potential and commitment to its people.
LAFORMED is more than a laboratory; It is an example of what health sovereignty can achieve. With cutting-edge technology and a focus on quality, the laboratory is positioned as a fundamental pillar in strengthening the provincial public health system.
This model, based on state planning and investment, demonstrates that it is possible to protect and care for everyone’s health, even in the face of the most critical challenges.
Source: Ambito
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