National Medicines Regulatory Authority

Sri Lanka

Welcome to the official website of the National Medicine Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines for the people of Sri Lanka.

Providing Quality Medicine Regulation in Sri Lanka

The National Medicine Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka is committed to ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines in the country. We strive to protect public health by regulating the manufacturing, importation, distribution, and sale of medicines.

Functions of the NMRA

Regulatory

NMRA regulates medicines, medical devices, borderline products imported to and manufactured in Sri Lanka. We also regulate pharmacies. Clinical trials conducted in Sri Lanka are also regulated by us.

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Laboratory

National Medicines Quality Assuarance of the NMRA is responsible for the analyzing of the quality of any medicine, medical device or borderline product forwarded by the Authority. It functions as an additional approved analyst when the circumstance so requires.

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Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance Division is responsible for monitoring and dealing with adverse drug reaction, quality failure and counterfeit medicines.

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Enforcement

Inspectorate and Enforcement Division is responsible for inspecting and investigating issues pertaining to proper implementation of the provision of the NMRA Act.

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Latest Announcements

Regulatory Updates

Reporting of Adverse Events Related to Medical Devices Including In Vitro Diagnostics

October 2, 2026
Regulatory Updates

Medicines Regulatory Division - STRATLINK & ASYCUDA Clearance

October 1, 2026
Regulatory Updates

Publishing the list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 3

September 30, 2026
Regulatory Updates

Change of Public Day

September 28, 2026
Regulatory Updates

Publishing the list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 2

September 22, 2026
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Regulatory Updates

Reporting of Adverse Events Related to Medical Devices Including In Vitro Diagnostics

October 2, 2026

All stakeholders, including manufacturers, importers, suppliers, health care facilities, and users of medical devices, are hereby informed that the official reporting formats for adverse events related to medical devices, including in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), are now available on the “Report Adverse Events” tab under the Medical Devices Regulatory Division on the NMRA website.

The following three (03) reporting forms have been published for use by the relevant parties:

  1. Adverse Event Reporting Form for Importers / Supplier
  2. Adverse Event Reporting Form for Manufacturer
  3. Adverse Event Reporting Form for Consumers and Healthcare Facilities

All stakeholders are advised to use the relevant prescribed form when reporting any adverse event, malfunction,deterioration in performance, or safety-related issue associated with medical devices and IVDs, in line with regulatory requirements.

Timely and accurate reporting of adverse events is essential to ensure the safety, performance, and continued monitoring of medical devices used in Sri Lanka.

For further information or clarification, stakeholders are advised to refer to the NMRA website under Regulatory → Medical Devices → Report Adverse Events.

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Regulatory Updates

Medicines Regulatory Division - STRATLINK & ASYCUDA Clearance

October 1, 2026

When the actual shipper/supplier is different from the manufacturer mentioned in the Registration Certificate, you are kindly requested to upload a copy of the Letter of Authorization issued by the manufacturer to the shipper/supplier to the STRATLINK/ASYCUDA system.

Medicines Regulatory Division,

NMRA.

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Regulatory Updates

Publishing the list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 3

September 30, 2026

This is to notify all Authorized Local Agents that the following is the Third list (List 03) of approved MRP revisions due to currency depreciation.This list includes MRP revision applications reviewed and approved by the Pricing Division/NMRA up to 28th September 2026.

Please note that, hereinafter, individual emails will not be sent to Local Agents to notify pricing approvals for MRP revisions due to currency depreciation, as the updated list will be published on the NMRA website.

Accordingly, all relevant Authorized Local Agents are hereby requested to check the published lists and submit the relevant valid Import Licenses to the NMRA Licensing Unit without delay. Your prompt attention and cooperation in this regard are highly appreciated to avoid any further delays in processing the respective applications."

Click Here : The list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 3

Regulatory Updates

Change of Public Day

September 28, 2026

Notice to All Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs)

Please be informed that the public day schedule for Monday, 28 September 2026 at the Pricing Regulatory Division has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 30 September 2026, due to unavoidable circumstances.

We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you,

CEO, NMRA

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Regulatory Updates

Publishing the list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 2

September 22, 2026

Notice to all Authorized Local Agents,

Subject: Publishing the list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 2

NOTICE TO ALL AUTHORIZED LOCAL AGENTS

This is to notify all Authorized Local Agents that the following is the second list (List 02) of approved MRP revisions due to currency depreciation. This list includes MRP revision applications reviewed and approved by the Pricing Division/NMRA up to 21 September 2026.

Please note that, hereinafter, individual emails will not be sent to Local Agents to notify pricing approvals for MRP revisions due to currency depreciation, as the updated list will be published on the NMRA website.

Accordingly, all relevant Authorized Local Agents are hereby requested to check the published lists and submit the relevant valid Import Licenses to the NMRA Licensing Unit without delay. Your prompt attention and cooperation in this regard are highly appreciated to avoid any further delays in processing the respective applications.

Click Here : The list of approved MRP Revisions due to currency depreciation_List 2

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Reporting falsified / Counterfeit Products
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