Authors : Indika Wanninayake; Mayoni Abenayake; Sashi Samarasinghe

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr636

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Abstract : Drug conventions and local drug ordinance and its management regulate the management of controlled drugs. Sri Lanka is signatory for above three drug conventions and takes necessary measures to prevent the misuse of controlled substance while ensuring their adequate availability of Medical and scientific purposes. Non - medical use of Pharmaceutical are increasing. There may trend of diversion of controlled substance. Diversion of Contolled drug may cause personal and social problems. A descriptive cross-sectional study was done at District General Hospital Avissawella Sri Lanka to assess Management Practices of Controlled Medicines in District General Hospital Avissawella. Structured facility observation was done for data collection by using check list. Principles of controlled drug management are largely followed however ,several gaps exist, indicating the need for further system strengthening and improvements. Assurance of availability of relevant acts and manuals in drug store, strengthening the supervision by respective supervisors, strengthening the infrastructure development, conduct staff training programmes and encouraging research studies are recommended.

Keywords : Drug conventions Drug ordinance Controlled Medicine

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