SLCPI Archives

June 30, 2023

30th June 2023: The Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) held its 62nd Annual General Meeting on the 23rd of June in Colombo. The prestigious chamber has an unblemished history of serving as the apex body representing over 60 member companies who together account for more than 80% of the […]

March 2, 2022

The Chamber confirms current shortages in essential medicines Notes that unrealistic price regulations have hindered the importation of drugs Dollar shortages in banks have further delayed imports 2nd March 2022: At a press conference held on the 2nd of March, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) addressed […]

May 20, 2021

Says procurement must be from registered, market-authorized distributors May 20, 2021: The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) whilst thanking the Government for its efforts in obtaining vaccines to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, says they will continue to collaborate closely with the Government and Health Authorities to ensure that the […]

April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021: In line with its patient-first approach, Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI), which represents over 60 major importers of pharmaceuticals, accounting for 85% of Sri Lanka’s medicines market, has reiterated the support and commitment of its members towards working with the authorities in addressing the COVID-19 current […]

December 31, 2020

Pharmaceutical supply chains to become more agile & patient-centric SLCPI to continue advocating towards a sustainable pricing mechanism SLCPI calls for ethical practices in the pharmaceutical industry Digitisation and emerging technologies to impact pharmaceuticals 30th December 2020: The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) reiterated their commitment towards ensuring the availability of efficacious, […]

November 24, 2020

23rd November 2020: The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) reiterated its commitment towards raising awareness on ethical marketing, prescribing and use of pharmaceutical drugs, as a key instrument towards minimising the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Sri Lanka. The Chamber echoed these views in light of ‘World Antimicrobial Awareness Week’, which […]

November 13, 2020

13th November 2020: In lieu of World Diabetes Day, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) announced their support towards efforts aimed at controlling the spread of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country. While reiterating their commitment towards ensuring an uninterrupted supply of NCD medications, members also encouraged all Sri Lankans to look […]

November 2, 2020

November 1, 2020: The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) lauded all those involved in the pharmaceutical supply chains for their proactive efforts in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of medicine throughout the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite challenges posed by the coronavirus to global manufacturing and distribution supply chains, the […]

July 3, 2020

Calls for deeper commitment by pharmaceutical industry to self-regulate. Prepared to partner with Government to collaborate and implement a fair pricing mechanism. Requests industry engagement to support the government in the curbing of NCDs in Sri Lanka. Lauds COVID-19 response by industry and partners. The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) unanimously elected […]

April 28, 2020

The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI), while recognising all medical and healthcare workers as well as the law enforcement for their unstinted service during the COVID-19 outbreak, thanked the local pharmaceutical industry that includes importers, distributors, and pharmacies, along with the regulators, for their exceptional work during the curfew period. In a message […]

Prathaban Mylvaganam Appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI)

Pharma industry sets the record straight on medicine shortages in Sri Lanka

SLCPI urges caution on Covid vaccine procurement

Coronavirus outbreak; SLCPI assures continuity of medicines

Ensuring Sustainability in The Pharma Industry: Key Focus for 2021 says SLCPI

Antibiotic resistance: SLCPI calls for responsible antibiotics prescription and use

SLCPI takes proactive measures to ensure timely access to NCD medication in Sri Lanka

SLCPI commends unified effort to protect medical supply chains from COVID disruptions

Kasturi Chellaraja elected as SLCPI chief for another year

SLCPI applauds tireless efforts of the pharma industry to aid Sri Lankans during curfew