Our Journey
Association of Pharmacy Assistants (apa) was formed in March 2016 in Colombo in order to enhance the Knowledge of Community (Retail) Pharmacy entrepreneurs and employees for better service to the patients. Pharmaceutical Traders Association of Sri Lanka (now known as Lanka Pharmaceuticals Traders Society Ltd) played a major role in establishing apa….
Our Objectives
Since its formation on 20th March 2016, we have worked as a team to develop a training programme for the experienced employees who are currently working in pharmacy. Over 300 of our members are already certified as “Pharmacy Technicians” after successful completion of Assessments conducted by National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) ….
The Management council
Regil.h.s waduge
Immediate Past President
nihal gunarathna
President
s.d.g nishantha
secretary
Ishani Jayaratne
Treasurer
Manju Sri Lakshman
Vice President
S.Weerapriya
Director
Kapila De Zoysa
Director
G.G.Ratnasiri
Director
Shanthan. R.
Director/ NatioNAL Coordinator
Mrs.Sunethra Senanayake
Director
Mr Hasitha Caldera
Vice President
Mrs. Manjula Malkanthi
Director
Ms.Lawanya Gnanamoorthy
Director
The Director / National Coordinator's message
Message from Shanthan. R. Sandanakrishnan,
National Coordinator of the Association of Pharmacy Assistants
It gives me pleasure to send this message of Greetings to the “apa” at the time of the launch of the Website.-www.apa.lk. We live in the era of information and the ” World wide web- w.w.w.” has played a major role in connecting the people together. The advantage of the web has been never felt as important before the Lockdown due to the COVID pandemic.
The “apa“, plays a major role in the Community Pharmacy Sector in providing the required knowledge upgradation. .our members form the link to reach the Patient on behalf of the Manufacturers and importers and play several important roles, such as Investors, Employment providers, Trainers etc. Their contribution to the economy’s growth is great.
This platform will enhance the knowledge as well as, will serve as our “messenger” to keep the public informed of the commitment and the role played by the Community Pharmacy Sector.
Sincerely yours
Shanthan
SLMC Registered Pharmacist
