Interpharm wins special SPC award for local manufacture

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Interpharm (Pvt) Limited, manufacturer of pharmaceutical products formulated in Sri Lanka, was rewarded with a special award for the Local Manufacturer of the Year 2011, at the 15th Suppliers’ Convention organised by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, held on 30 June at Jetwing Blue Negombo. The Certificate of Excellence was awarded to Interpharm in recognition of the quality of pharmaceuticals supplied to the state through the Health Services Director and to the private sector through the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Interpharm, a subsidiary of Gamma Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, was incorporated in 1990, and started to supply generic drugs to the state and private sectors in the year 1995, having complied with all regulatory processes. Since then the company has been a regular supplier to the State, expanding its operations in the private sector with the provision of quality branded drugs from early part of this century.

On receiving the award Interpharm Chairman/Managing Director Kalana Hewamallika said, “Interpharm is a 100% Sri Lankan owned pharmaceutical manufacturing company, and is the only pharmaceutical manufacturing company which has been conferred with the SooryaSinha logo by Mawbima Lanka Padanama of Sri Lanka. We are so happy to receive this award and certification from the SPC, as it is consistent with our vision of ‘seeking excellence in contributing towards quality health care for all’ and our core value on quality. In our industry we deal with the lives of our own people. So it is vital to maintain focus on the quality of the drugs we manufacture and we make sure our people get the best products under the Interpharm label. We are thankful to the Government and all our stakeholders for the support they have extended to us to save foreign exchange and contribute to the accelerated economic development of Sri Lanka. Hope this Government will continue to assist all local pharmaceutical manufacturers for the development of the industry. The concerted effort of each and every member of our staff contributed to the achievement of this commendable Award.”

The manufacturing facility and operations of Interpharm situated at Madapatha, Piliyandala, conforms to Good Manufacturing Practices recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This manufacturing facility is monitored by the Health Authorities of Sri Lanka.