30 April 2025 – Healthguard Distribution, the country’s only fully-fledged national pharmaceutical distribution service, announced its collaboration with Micro Healthcare Private Limited. The signing marks a significant milestone in Healthguard Distribution’s mission to provide high quality, accessible healthcare solutions to Sri Lankans across the island.
Micro Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd, the Sri Lankan arm of India’s pharmaceutical giant Micro Labs Limited, brings to the partnership a legacy of over 50 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide. With a reputation for delivering internationally benchmarked pharmaceutical products, Micro Healthcare’s portfolio spans a wide range of therapeutic categories, including Antibiotics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetology, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Rheumatology, and Vitamins.
Through this collaboration, Healthguard Distribution will leverage its extensive island-wide network and logistics expertise to distribute Micro Healthcare’s comprehensive product offering, thereby enhancing the availability of essential medications. “This partnership reinforces our ongoing commitment to elevating healthcare standards in Sri Lanka by aligning with globally trusted pharmaceutical brands,” said Healthguard Distribution Chief Executive Officer Shantha Bandara. “Micro Healthcare shares our values of quality, integrity, and patient-centric care, and we are excited to join forces in expanding access to world-class medicines.”
A fully owned subsidiary of Sunshine Holdings PLC, Healthguard Distribution has revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry in Sri Lanka by pioneering the Distribution-as-a-Service (DaaS) model. As the first of its kind introduced by a local healthcare company, this innovative approach positions Healthguard Distribution as an island-wide distributor for all health and wellness products. Offering regulatory-compliant, end-to-end distribution solutions in the retail pharmacy channel, Healthguard Distribution services over 4,500 healthcare retailers and hospitals, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of healthcare products through its seven regional distribution centers located island-wide. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and GDP certified, further underscoring its commitment to quality and compliance.
