Luis Alejandro López
Costa RicapharmacistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Luis Alejandro López was a Venezuelan pharmacist and the founder of Laboratorios Zepol S.A., a company established in 1950 in Costa Rica, which became famous for its topical ointment known as the 'ungüento del Dr. López'. His journey began in 1924 when he unexpectedly settled in Costa Rica, leading to the creation of a product that became a household name during World War II. López's legacy continues through his family's management of the company, which has evolved over the years to include a diverse range of products.
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Luis Alejandro López developed a topical ointment that became the origin of Zepol.
De la ‘pomada canaria’ a ZepoLab: Zepol se transforma y diversifica su negocio tras 76 añosLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-09-20
Costa Rica· 2026-09-20
