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

Prioritization of sample import licenses for reliance drug products

September 16, 2025
NMRA Updates

NMRA Training program Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in Clinical Trials: GCP and Inspections for Regulators

September 13, 2025
Regulatory Updates

To All Stakeholders, Manufacturers,Importers, Distributors, and Users of Medical Devices

September 11, 2025
Regulatory Updates

Appointment of Designated Officer & Information Officer under the right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016

September 9, 2025
Regulatory Updates

Submission of Price Details for Dossiers (New/ RR/ Renewal/ Variation) & Import Licenses

September 9, 2025
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Regulatory Updates

Prioritization of sample import licenses for reliance drug products

September 16, 2025

All marketing authorization holders of medicine are here by informed that NMRA has decided to prioritize sample import license applications of reliance products having less than five registered products. Please inform them with evidence for reliance.

For further clarification on any of the above points, please contact Medicine Regulatory Division, NMRA

NMRA Updates

NMRA Training program Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in Clinical Trials: GCP and Inspections for Regulators

September 13, 2025

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority(NMRA) successfully conducted a two-day training program on “Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in Clinical Trials: GCP and Inspections for Regulators”on 9th and 10th September 2025 at SLF. The program was designed to strengthen the capacity of regulators, inspectors, and clinical research professionals in ensuring compliance with international standards for ethical and high-quality clinical trials. Throughout the training, participants gained valuable insights into the latest updates on ICH-GCP E6(R3) guidelines, the conduct of GCP inspections, and both theoretical knowledge and essential soft skills such as communication and critical thinking. Sessions also focused on regulatory expectations, inspection readiness, and practical approaches to enhancing clinical trial oversight. In addition, case studies and interactive discussions with experienced experts provided participants with practical, real-world perspectives.

The training brought together a diverse group of professionals, including Prof. Asita de Silva, Madeline Ducatte (USA), Dr.Chamini Kanatiwela, and ACRP-certified auditors P. Ellawala and S. Ajanthan,fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to strengthen the conduct of clinical trials in Sri Lanka. Renowned clinical trial experts Prof. Channa Ranasinghe, Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, Dr. Rajiva de Silva, Dr. Nadeeka Chandrarathne, and Dr. Nuradh Joseph further enriched the sessions by sharing their extensive expertise and practical experience, fostering meaningful discussions and deeper understanding among participants. The program concluded with positive feedback, highlighting NMRA’s strong commitment to ensuring GCP compliance and readiness for future inspections.

Regulatory Updates

To All Stakeholders, Manufacturers,Importers, Distributors, and Users of Medical Devices

September 11, 2025

It is hereby informed to all stakeholders, including manufacturers, importers,distributors, healthcare providers, and end-users, about updates related to medical devices within our jurisdiction.

Any instrument, apparatus, appliance, software, material or any other article, whether used single or in combination, including the software necessary for its proper application intended by the manufacturer used in or on human beings for the purpose of Laser procedures, Micro needling, Thread lifting, Cavitation, Electro muscle stimulation, High intensity ultrasound tightening and Fraxel radio frequency technology for skin tightening should be registered under the medical devices.

For further information or clarification on any of the above points, please contact Medical Device Regulatory Division, NMRA.

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Regulatory Updates

Appointment of Designated Officer & Information Officer under the right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016

September 9, 2025

Designated Officer - Dr. K.M.G.K Bandara (CEO (Acting)) - 0112 695173, ceo@nmra.gov.lk

Information Officer - Mrs. O.P. Assalaarachchi (Legal Officer - NMRA) - 0112 698896, lo@nmra.gov.lk

Regulatory Updates

Submission of Price Details for Dossiers (New/ RR/ Renewal/ Variation) & Import Licenses

September 9, 2025

All Marketing Authorization Holders of medicines are hereby informed that the updated NMRA Pricing Format (F-PD-001, Effective Date: 04.09.2025, Version 1.0,Revision No. 0) should be used when submitting/emailing  price details to the NMRA for medicine dossiers (including New, Re-Registration (RR), Renewal, and Variation) and import licenses.

This requirement will be effective from 09th September 2025.

NMRA Pricing Format- F-PD-001

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