December 28, Colombo (LNW): The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has confirmed the temporary suspension of licences for 60 pharmacies across the country over the last five months.
Dr. Saveen Semage, the CEO of the NMRA, revealed that these closures were implemented following the discovery that the affected pharmacies did not have a qualified pharmacist present to oversee operations.
Dr. Semage explained that the decision was made in line with strict regulatory standards, which require that pharmacies operate with qualified and registered pharmacists on-site to ensure the safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
The NMRA’s primary concern is the protection of public health, and ensuring that patients receive the correct medications in appropriate dosages is critical to preventing health risks.
