Private strategic preview Vista previa estrategica privada

Paraguay Strategic Entry Blueprint for Protech Biosystems. Boceto Estrategico Paraguay para Protech Biosystems.

Paraguay is entering an exceptional macroeconomic window. For PBPL, the opportunity is not to send a broad 1,000+ product catalog. It is to select the right entry architecture, the right priority SKUs and the right local route. Paraguay atraviesa una ventana macroeconomica excepcional. Para PBPL, la oportunidad no es enviar un catalogo amplio de mas de 1.000 productos. Es elegir la arquitectura correcta de entrada, los SKUs prioritarios y la ruta local adecuada.

01

The market is ready. The route must be designed. El mercado esta listo. La ruta debe disenarse.

A focused entry beats a broad catalog approach. Una entrada enfocada supera a un abordaje de catalogo general.

WHO-GMPCertified manufacturerFabricante certificado
27+Years of export expertiseAnos de experiencia exportadora
50+Countries worldwidePaises a nivel global
500+Product registrationsRegistros de productos
390SKUs reviewed in fileSKUs revisados en archivo
DPIInjectables, tablets, ophthalmicsInyectables, tabletas, oftalmicos
IndiaPBPL | WHO-GMP
ParaguayLATAM entry hub
Rodrigo Garelik | Lab.IA / RGrlk Group Lab.IA
01 - Portfolio Fit

Not every product line should enter Paraguay first.No todo el portafolio debe entrar primero.

PBPL's breadth is a strength, but in Paraguay a broad catalog can dilute negotiation power. The first move should focus on categories where documentation readiness, price logic, regulatory feasibility and partner demand align.La amplitud de PBPL es una fortaleza, pero en Paraguay un catalogo demasiado amplio puede diluir la negociacion. El primer movimiento debe concentrarse en categorias donde documenten, precio, regulacion y demanda del socio esten alineados.

H

Hospital and injectable focusFoco hospitalario e inyectables

Dry Powder Injections, liquid injections, LVP/SVP and anti-infective lines can create a sharper institutional conversation if dossiers and GMP documentation are ready.DPI, inyectables liquidos, LVP/SVP y anti-infectivos pueden abrir una conversacion institucional mas precisa si los dossiers y la documentacion GMP estan listos.

G

High-rotation genericsGenericos de alta rotacion

Antibiotics, antihypertensives, antidiabetics, analgesics and gastro-intestinal products should be filtered by local demand, competition and price defensibility.Antibioticos, antihipertensivos, antidiabeticos, analgesicos y gastro-intestinales deben filtrarse por demanda local, competencia y defensa de precio.

O

Ophthalmic and specialty formsOftalmicos y formas especiales

Eye and ear drops, ophthalmic ointments and BFS/SVP capabilities can create differentiated routes if packaging, stability and registration support are clear.Gotas oftalmicas y oticas, unguentos oftalmicos y capacidades BFS/SVP pueden diferenciar la entrada si empaque, estabilidad y registro estan claros.

P

Private-label opportunitiesMarca privada / partner brand

PBPL's customization, dossier support, batch flexibility and in-house control can support Paraguayan or regional brands looking for reliable Indian manufacturing.La personalizacion, soporte de dossiers, flexibilidad de lote y control interno de PBPL pueden servir a marcas paraguayas o regionales que busquen fabricacion india confiable.

02 - Market Snapshot

Paraguay: a concentrated, agile and expanding market.Paraguay: un mercado concentrado, agil y en expansion.

The opportunity is not only market size. It is decision concentration, regulatory navigability and the possibility of using Paraguay as a controlled entry point for selected LATAM expansion.La oportunidad no esta solo en el tamano. Esta en la concentracion de decisiones, la navegabilidad regulatoria y la posibilidad de usar Paraguay como punto controlado para expansion selectiva LATAM.

10/10/10%VAT | Personal income | Corporate income
1%Maquila regime: potential regional hubRegimen maquila: potencial hub regional
4.2%Projected 2026 GDP growthCrecimiento PIB 2026 proyectado
3.5%Projected 2026 inflationInflacion 2026 proyectada
USD 500MEstimated annual private pharma marketMercado privado anual estimado
70%Demand covered by local industryDemanda cubierta por industria local
8-12%Projected annual sector growthCrecimiento anual sectorial proyectado
29Active national laboratoriesLaboratorios nacionales activos

Pharmaceutical exports: USD 74.7M in 2024 to USD 88.9M in 2025, +18.9% year over year. References: BCP / Agencia IP, IQVIA MAT 12/2025, Cifarma/UIP and public sector estimates.Exportaciones farmaceuticas: USD 74,7M en 2024 a USD 88,9M en 2025, +18,9% interanual. Referencias: BCP / Agencia IP, IQVIA MAT 12/2025, Cifarma/UIP y estimaciones publicas.

Strategic valueValor estrategico

The local advisor is not optional. It is the access key.El consultor local no es accesorio. Es la llave de acceso.

Access to Paraguay is not won with a portfolio. It is won with local reading, market intelligence and direct reach to decision-makers.El acceso a Paraguay no se gana con un portafolio. Se gana con lectura local, inteligencia de mercado y llegada directa a quienes deciden.

28 years | Cross-industry pharma execution

Scavone, Harrison, Abbott and Megalabs experience across launches, regulation, institutional negotiation and the Paraguayan private healthcare network.Experiencia en Scavone, Harrison, Abbott y Megalabs en lanzamientos, regulacion, negociacion institucional y red privada de salud paraguaya.

The irreplaceable insiderEl insider irremplazable

The value is not only contact. It is senior access, regulatory judgment, market reading and the ability to convert IQVIA + Close Up + AI into a commercial route.El valor no es solo contacto. Es acceso senior, criterio regulatorio, lectura de mercado y capacidad de convertir IQVIA + Close Up + IA en una ruta comercial.

03 - Market Concentration

Two groups shape a significant part of Paraguay's pharma value chain.Dos grupos moldean una parte significativa de la cadena farmaceutica paraguaya.

Partner selection is not a generic distributor search. The market is concentrated across manufacturing, wholesale distribution, pharmacy chains, medical services, insurance and institutional relationships.Seleccionar socio no es buscar distribuidores genericos. El mercado concentra fabricacion, distribucion mayorista, cadenas de farmacia, servicios medicos, seguros y relaciones institucionales.

S

Grupo Scavone

  • Manufacturing: leading private-market laboratory.Fabricacion: laboratorio lider del mercado privado.
  • Retail: two major pharmacy chains belong to the group.Retail: dos cadenas importantes de farmacia pertenecen al grupo.
  • Healthcare: hospitals, insurance and medical services.Salud: sanatorios, seguros y servicios medicos.
  • Tenders: dominant supplier to the State.Licitaciones: proveedor dominante del Estado.
H

Grupo Harrison

  • Manufacturing: broad generic portfolio.Fabricacion: amplio portafolio de genericos.
  • National wholesale distribution coverage.Distribucion mayorista de cobertura nacional.
  • Own pharmacy chain in the private sector.Cadena de farmacias propia en el sector privado.
  • Key influence in institutional prescription and access.Influencia clave en prescripcion institucional y acceso.
Strategic implication for PBPL: entering without allies, access or a clear route around these groups means entering without real market access. PBPL's dossier strength and manufacturing capacity must be translated into the right local partner profile.Implicancia estrategica para PBPL: entrar sin aliados, acceso o una ruta clara frente a estos grupos significa entrar sin acceso real al mercado. La fortaleza documental y productiva de PBPL debe traducirse en el perfil correcto de socio local.
04 - Entry Routes

Four strategic alternatives for PBPL in Paraguay.Cuatro alternativas estrategicas para PBPL en Paraguay.

Phase one should combine speed, risk control, documentation readiness and commercial learning.La fase uno debe combinar velocidad, control de riesgo, documentacion lista y aprendizaje comercial.

A

Local representation / partneringRepresentacion / partner local

An established local company manages registration, distribution and buyer relationships. PBPL brings product breadth, WHO-GMP quality and manufacturing reliability.Un socio local establecido gestiona registro, distribucion y compradores. PBPL aporta amplitud de producto, calidad WHO-GMP y confiabilidad fabril.

  • Speed to market
  • Lower initial CAPEX
  • Existing network
B

B2B supply to national labsSuministro B2B a laboratorios

Supply selected finished products, dossiers, hospital lines or strategic molecules to local laboratories and importers.Suministro de productos seleccionados, dossiers, lineas hospitalarias o moleculas estrategicas a laboratorios e importadores.

  • Lower brand burden
  • Lower risk
  • Predictable ROI
C

CDMO / Contract manufacturing

PBPL manufactures under a Paraguayan or regional brand. Ideal for companies seeking scale without investing in manufacturing capacity.PBPL fabrica bajo una marca paraguaya o regional. Ideal para empresas que buscan escala sin invertir en capacidad industrial.

  • Long-term contracts
  • Volume margin
  • No local plant investment
D

Independent entry / own brandIngreso independiente / marca propia

Direct DINAVISA registration of selected PBPL products. Greater control and long-term margin, with higher investment and time.Registro directo DINAVISA de productos PBPL seleccionados. Mayor control y margen de largo plazo, con mayor inversion y tiempo.

  • Full brand control
  • Maximum long-term margin
  • Own positioning
Decision matrixMatriz de decision

CAPEX vs. risk vs. time to market.CAPEX vs. riesgo vs. tiempo de entrada.

Estimates must be validated by product category, dossier status, MOQ, pricing and local partner profile.Las estimaciones deben validarse por categoria, estado documental, MOQ, pricing y perfil de socio local.

RouteCAPEXRegulatory riskTime to entryEstimated ROIRecommended
A - PartneringLowLow-Medium3-6 monthsMediumPhase 1
B - B2B supply / selected dossiersVery lowLow1-3 months if partner-readyMedium-HighPhase 1
C - CDMO / contract manufacturingLowLow3-9 monthsHighPhase 1
D - Own brandHighHigh12-24 monthsMaximumPhase 2
05 - DINAVISA

DINAVISA is the legal gateway to the market.DINAVISA es la puerta legal al mercado.

For PBPL, speed will depend less on portfolio size and more on documentation readiness, product classification, dossier quality and the right local registration holder.Para PBPL, la velocidad dependera menos del tamano del portafolio y mas de documentacion lista, clasificacion, calidad del dossier y titular local adecuado.

L

Law 1119/97

Base framework for manufacturing, import, registration and commercialization. Every product must have a valid DINAVISA certificate.Marco base de fabricacion, importacion, registro y comercializacion. Todo producto debe tener certificado DINAVISA vigente.

D

Decree 10.262/12

Five-year sanitary registration validity. Establishes quality, purity, stability and technical documentation requirements.Vigencia de cinco anos para registro sanitario. Establece requisitos de calidad, pureza, estabilidad y documentacion tecnica.

E

Decree 8.342/95

Regulates pharmacies and dispensing channels. Impacts local partner and distribution strategy.Regula farmacias y canales de dispensacion. Impacta la estrategia de socio y distribucion local.

1
Technical file

Complete product data.

2
Stability + GMP

Studies, WHO-GMP and origin authorization.

3
DINAVISA submission

Estimated technical review of 3-6 months.

4
Commercialization

Registration certificate and market route.

Key strategyEstrategia clave

Reliance

Regulatory recognition mechanism based on prior approvals from reference agencies such as EMA, FDA, ANVISA or INVIMA. It may reduce timelines if PBPL's documentation is prepared and meets applicable criteria.Mecanismo de reconocimiento regulatorio basado en aprobaciones previas de agencias de referencia como EMA, FDA, ANVISA o INVIMA. Puede reducir tiempos si la documentacion de PBPL esta preparada y cumple criterios aplicables.

Time compressionCompresion de tiempo

Potential reduction versus the standard process.Reduccion potencial frente al proceso estandar.

WHO-GMP

Especially relevant if reference-market documentation is aligned.Especialmente relevante si la documentacion de mercados de referencia esta alineada.

Lab.IA

Local DINAVISA reading before introductions are made.Lectura local DINAVISA antes de hacer introducciones.

06 - Competitive Positioning

PBPL can compete on breadth, quality, documentation and flexibility.PBPL puede competir por amplitud, calidad, documentacion y flexibilidad.

The advantage must be translated into a segment-by-segment proposition, not a generic capability presentation.La ventaja debe traducirse en una propuesta por segmento, no en una presentacion generica de capacidades.

DimensionLocal labCurrent importerPBPL
Competitive pricingHighMediumHigh if MOQ, FOB and category focus align
Quality / certificationsMediumHighWHO-GMP, ISO, international accreditations
Portfolio breadthLocalizedLimited by originVery high: tablets, capsules, DPI, injections, ophthalmic, syrups
CDMO flexibilityMedium-LowUsually limitedHigh: customization, partner branding, pack-size flexibility
Dossier supportVariableVariableCTD / ACTD, query support, renewals and post-approval documentation
Protech Biosystems Pvt. Ltd. "Driven by Science, Defined by Trust"
PBPL Profile

A manufacturing platform with export depth.Una plataforma industrial con profundidad exportadora.

Protech Biosystems Pvt. Ltd. is a globally recognized pharmaceutical manufacturer and marketing company with 27+ years of experience, WHO-GMP certification and a broad international export footprint.Protech Biosystems Pvt. Ltd. es una compania farmaceutica de fabricacion y comercializacion reconocida globalmente, con mas de 27 anos de experiencia, certificacion WHO-GMP y amplia huella exportadora.

Rs.100+ CrTotal revenue
200+Associates
20+Accreditations worldwide
3Business divisions
  • Dossier support in CTD and ACTD formats.
  • Batch flexibility from 30,000 units.
  • Product customization, local-language packaging and partner branding.
  • In-house sourcing, manufacturing, packaging and dispatch control.
07 - Deliverables

Four deliverables. One objective.Cuatro entregables. Un solo objetivo.

Turn a market-entry opportunity into an executable strategy.Convertir una oportunidad de entrada en una estrategia ejecutable.

0

Entry previewBoceto de entrada

This document: consultant profile, market snapshot, routes, matrix, DINAVISA, Reliance and advisory CTA.Este documento: perfil del consultor, snapshot, rutas, matriz, DINAVISA, Reliance y CTA de consultoria.

1

Strategic market diagnosisDiagnostico estrategico de mercado

Macro context, Scavone/Harrison, AI white spaces with IQVIA + Close Up, price benchmarking and category prioritization.Contexto macro, Scavone/Harrison, espacios blancos IA con IQVIA + Close Up, benchmarking de precios y priorizacion.

2

Entry plan and business modelPlan de ingreso y modelo

Representation, B2B supply, CDMO and own-brand models with P&L, scenarios, risk matrix and ally profile.Modelos de representacion, B2B, CDMO y marca propia con P&L, escenarios, matriz de riesgo y perfil de aliado.

3

Implementation roadmapHoja de ruta

0-3m, 3-12m and 12-36m phases with KPIs, registrations, active prescribers, milestones and owners.Fases 0-3m, 3-12m y 12-36m con KPIs, registros, prescriptores activos, hitos y responsables.

08 - Workstream

Complete strategic entry.Entrada estrategica completa.

This preview represents the initial 10%. The core value lies in modeling, negotiation and execution.Esta vista previa representa el 10% inicial. El valor central esta en modelado, negociacion y ejecucion.

Market-entry summary

  • Macroeconomic opportunity
  • Pharma market structure
  • DINAVISA framework
  • Initial category selection

Portfolio and model

  • Product prioritization
  • Finished product vs. private label vs. CDMO
  • Pricing and profitability
  • Risk matrix

Access and partners

  • Ideal partner profile
  • Strategic access map
  • Commercial narrative
  • Negotiation sequence

Implementation roadmap

  • 0-3m: alignment and documentation
  • 3-12m: partners and dossiers
  • 12-36m: execution and scale
  • KPIs and milestones
Implementation roadmapRoadmap de implementacion

Execution timeline.Timeline de ejecucion.

The real speed will depend on documentation, regulatory classification, commercial conditions and availability of priority SKUs.La velocidad real dependera de documentacion, clasificacion regulatoria, condiciones comerciales y disponibilidad de SKUs prioritarios.

0-3
months

Alignment and documentation

Legal review, representation model, local partner profile, dossier readiness, SKU prioritization and preliminary price logic.

3-12
months

Partners and submissions

Partner agreements, DINAVISA submissions, pilot lines, first imports and channel relationship building.

12-36
months

Execution and scale

Portfolio expansion, regional export platform, margin optimization, market share consolidation and growth KPIs.

09 - To Move Forward

What we need from PBPL.Lo que necesitamos de PBPL.

Speed to market depends on one simple question: how ready is the documentation for the first 10 priority SKUs?La velocidad de entrada depende de una pregunta simple: que tan lista esta la documentacion de los primeros 10 SKUs prioritarios.

First stagePrimera etapa

  • Top 10 priority SKUs
  • GMP / WHO-GMP certificates
  • Manufacturing license
  • COPP / CPP where applicable
  • Available dossiers
  • Stability data and CoA

Commercial conditionsCondiciones comerciales

  • Packaging options
  • MOQ / batch flexibility
  • FOB price list
  • Lead time
  • Incoterms
  • Exclusivity conditions

Second stageSegunda etapa

  • Regulatory support policy
  • Marketing support policy
  • Samples policy
  • Scientific materials
  • LATAM references
  • Preferred partner model

The market is ready.El mercado esta listo.

Is Protech Biosystems ready to enter?Esta Protech Biosystems listo para entrar?

I am available to schedule a 30-minute meeting to review the key points, validate PBPL's priority SKUs and define whether a focused Paraguay / LATAM feasibility review makes sense.Quedo disponible para una reunion de 30 minutos para revisar los puntos clave, validar los SKUs prioritarios de PBPL y definir si tiene sentido avanzar a una revision enfocada Paraguay / LATAM.

Based on this preliminary analysis, the most effective entry strategy for PBPL in Paraguay would be a phased model: start with partner-led entry and selected dossier-ready products, prioritize high-rotation generics and hospital/injectable opportunities, and expand gradually into CDMO/private-label or own-brand routes once documentation, pricing and partner fit are validated.Con base en este analisis preliminar, la estrategia de ingreso mas efectiva para PBPL en Paraguay seria un modelo por fases: comenzar con entrada liderada por partner y productos con dossier listo, priorizar genericos de alta rotacion y oportunidades hospitalarias/inyectables, y expandir gradualmente hacia CDMO, marca privada o marca propia una vez validados documentacion, precio y socio.