Abstract

This chapter describes drug safety in Sri Lanka. Chapter starts with the country profile and gives details on dispensing practice and drug safety system in the country. Then it gives details on pharmacovigilance system, medication errors, self-medication, counterfeit medications, medication abuse and misuse, storage, disposal and safety of herbal medicines in the island. Knowledge attitudes and practices of health professionals, public and students, research, challenges and recommendations with respect to each major area are also discussed.

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