About Us

Who we are

ABC Pharma Services (Pvt) Ltd: Leading Sri Lanka's Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Solutions Since 1999

Founded in 1999 by Adrian Mahes Basnayake — former Country Head of Novartis and Merck Sharpe & Dohme International, and Past President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry — ABC Pharma Services (Pvt) Ltd has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s leading importers and distributors of pharmaceuticals, biologicals, nutraceuticals, dental products, and medical devices.

With strategic partnerships with some of the world’s most respected pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, ABC Pharma brings globally trusted healthcare solutions to the Sri Lankan market. Our extensive portfolio today includes over 150 pharmaceutical product registrations, 70 biological registrations, 15 medical device registrations, and 5 borderline registrations, reflecting the depth and diversity of our offerings.

Our success is built on quality, trust, and patient-centered care. Guided by the philosophy “Medicine is for people, not for profits”, we remain committed to serving patients and healthcare providers with integrity and reliability.

Backed by state-of-the-art infrastructure, including ISO 9001:2015-certified warehousing facilities, temperature-controlled storage, end-to-end cold chain systems, and ISO-certified freezer trucks, ABC ensures that every product is handled and delivered under the highest international standards.

Today, ABC Pharma stands as a trusted partner in advancing healthcare in Sri Lanka, continually striving to improve access to innovative medicines and medical solutions, while staying true to our mission of excellence and care

Founders Message

“When I founded ABC Pharma Services in 1999, my goal was clear — to bring reliable, high-quality healthcare solutions to the people of Sri Lanka. From the very beginning, we have been guided by a simple principle: medicine is for patients, medicine is for people — not for profits. Over the years, ABC Pharma has grown into one of the nation’s leading importers and distributors of pharmaceuticals, biologicals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices.

This success has been made possible by the dedication of our employees, the confidence of our partners, and the unwavering support of the healthcare community.

As we move forward, our commitment remains unchanged: to serve with integrity, put patients first, and continue bringing innovative healthcare solutions to Sri Lanka.”

Adrian M. Basnayake

Founder-Chairman / Managing Director

ABC Pharma Services (Pvt) Ltd

Our core values

Our Philosophy

“We try to remember that medicine is for patients. We try never to forget that medicine is for people. It is not for profits. Profits will follow & if we have remembered that, they have never failed to appear. The better we have remembered it, the larger they have been.”

“To be the leading importer and distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to Sri Lanka through strategic partnerships with theworld’s leading Pharmaceutical ,Biological, Healthcare companies by creating values in all our activities.”

Our Vision

Our Mission

“To market a wide range of pharmaceutical, healthcare and biotechnology  products with total commitment to our customers through a highly motivated and empowered team of employees striving for excellence  in all we do while making an above average return on investment to all our stakeholders”

Meet the Team

Mr Adrian M. Basnayake

Founder-Chairman / Managing Director

Mrs. Chrys Basnayake

Director – Finance & Administration

Dr. Revatha Basnayake

Director – Medical Affairs

Mr D.M.D. Prasanna

Director – Regulatory & Institutional Business

Mr Neranjan Weerasuriya

Director – Commercial Generic Business

Mr Chaminda Ranawaka

Director - Sales & Distribution

Mr Frank Perera

GM - Reg / QA / PV / Logistics