Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka holds 43rd Annual General Meeting tomorrow

Colombo, June 28 (Daily Mirror)- The Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) announced its flagship event, the 43rd Annual General Meeting and the Scientific Sessions 2025, and the award ceremony which will be held on June 29, 2025 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. 

The event will take place under the leadership of Priyantha Sahabandu, President of the PSSL, together with the current council. 

This prestigious gathering represents a key milestone in the Sri Lankan pharmaceutical calendar, uniting pharmacy professionals, academics and students from both local and international spheres.

"This year’s sessions will feature an esteemed lineup of international speakers representing globally recognised institutions, including the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA), Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA), Collaboration of Australians and Sri Lankans for Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research (CASPPER), Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, Japan Pharmaceutical Association and the Pharmaceutical Society of Taiwan.

The event will be honoured by the presence of Chief Guest, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa underscoring the national significance of advancing the pharmacist’s role in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical education and professional practice in Sri Lanka.

Attendees will include members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka, as well as undergraduate and graduate students of pharmacy from universities across the country. The event aims to reaffirm the critical role of pharmacists as accessible, knowledgeable and trusted healthcare professionals who play a pivotal role in ensuring medication safety and improving therapeutic outcomes. 

The sessions will provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, professional networking and the dissemination of cutting-edge advancements in pharmaceutical sciences. Discussions will emphasise the importance of safe and quality use of medicines in achieving better patient outcomes.

With a strong commitment to international collaboration and academic excellence, the 2025 Annual Scientific Sessions are poised to foster impactful dialogue and inspire innovative approaches to pharmacy practice, ultimately contributing to enhanced patient safety and healthcare delivery in Sri Lanka and beyond," the PSSL said.