Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Dr. Manuja C. Weerasinghe has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding what he described as false and baseless allegations targeting the Ministry of Health, its institutions, and officials.

Dr. Weerasinghe said the allegations, made through the media in recent weeks, have focused on the drug supply network managed by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation and healthcare service officials. 

He stated that these claims have disrupted decision-making and operations within the healthcare sector.

Dr. Weerasinghe also raised concerns that the allegations may be part of an effort to destabilize public healthcare services and called for a comprehensive investigation into the matter. (Newswire)

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The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Chairman Dr. Manuj Krishantha Weerasinghe, has issued a statement denying media reports claiming a recent procurement of Chlorohexidine 0.2% Mouthwash was awarded to a blacklisted supplier.

According to Dr. Weerasinghe, the tender for the mouthwash was initially awarded to the lowest bidder, a company registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). However, it was later discovered that the supplier had been listed as a defaulted supplier on October 29, 2024, for failing to make payments to the SPC.

The procurement process, handled by the Medical Supplies Division, underwent a review following this discovery, the statement said.

The procurement committee decided to cancel the order with the defaulted supplier and took steps to award the tender to a suitable bidder. By the time media reports highlighted the issue, the re-awarding process had already been completed, Dr. Weerasinghe said in the statement.

The SPC condemned what it described as false reports in the media, clarifying that the order had not proceeded with the blacklisted supplier.

Dr. Weerasinghe also stated that the SPC would pursue legal action in response to misleading media reports. (Newswire)

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The Wellawatta branch of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation was declared open on Tuesday, May 21 by Minister of Health and Industry Dr. Ramesh Pathirana.

The latest Rajya Osusala outlet becomes the 56th pharmacy under the network of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC), located adjacent to the Bank of Ceylon branch in Wellawatta.

The first purchase from the Wellawatte Rajya Osusala was made by Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana.

Serviced by experienced pharmacists, the SPC branch provides the public with standardised medicines with the endorsement of the health authorities, at low prices.

Senior citizens, pregnant women and children under the age of five are also able to purchase medicines with a special discount of 5% at SPC outlets. (Newswire)

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The State Printing Corporation (SPC) is offering a discount programme for school book supplies.

SPC Chairman Nimal Dharmaratne said a 30% discount will be provided for school exercise book purchases. 

Stating that the discount programme was launched yesterday, he said the discount can be obtained at the SPC head office or its sales branches. 

Dharmaratne further said that a representative with a letter from the school principal can obtain this discount.

These exercise books are produced with a well-finished cover and 60 GSM paper to compete with the exercise books available on the market today, he added.

The discount programme for school book supplies has been launched at the suggestion of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha based on requests from school principals. (NewsWire)

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