Articles

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  Short communications

  Development of pictograms for patients with diabetes at a teaching hospital in northern Sri Lanka – A pilot study

  S. Thuvaragan, J. Rakshana, R. Surenthirakumaran

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  30 Dec 2022

  12 ( 1 ) : 1-8
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  Research Papers

  Formulation and evaluation of in vitro antacid effect of effervescent granules containing extracts of Evolvulus alsinoides

  W. J. A. B. N. Jayasuriya, H. U. V. Hettiarachchi, T. D. M. T. S. Kumara, N. T. B. Dias, L. D. A. M. Arawwawala, T. S. Suresh

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  30 Dec 2022

  12 ( 1 ) : 9-19
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  Research Papers

  Evaluation of the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of different fractions of the aqueous extract of Curcuma zedoaria Roscoe rhizome and formulation of a cream with anti-inflammatory potential

  K. G. Ileperuma, R. U. Senanayaka, H. P. D. De Silva, B. L. C. Samanmali, W. J. A. B. N. Jayasuriya, H. M. D. R. Herath

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  30 Dec 2022

  12 ( 1 ) : 20-32
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  Research Papers

  Astringent activity of folklore plant materials and selected formulations in relation to their antimicrobial activity

  M. P. N. Mudannayaka, R. H. U. L. Hewage, W. Pathirana, M. D. J. Wijayabandara, M. A. Siriwardhene

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  30 Dec 2022

  12 ( 1 ) : 33-44
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  Research Papers

  Formulation and Characterization of Essential Oils Based Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Gels

  C. M. Diviyagahage, S. Thuvaragan, T. J. Gnanakarunyan, R. Srikaran

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  31 Dec 2021

  11 ( 1 ) : 14-26
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  Research Papers

  Antimicrobial Effect of Polyphenols Enriched Fractions of Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaves at the Flowering Stage Against Microbial Strains Causing Oral and Wound Infections

  W. J. A. B. N. Jayasuriya, N. D. Jayaweera, H. Adurapotha, F. D. Meedin, D. I. Uluwaduge, L. D. A. M. Arawwawala

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  31 Dec 2021

  11 ( 1 ) : 27-40
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  Research Papers

  Calculation Strategies of Molar Ratio Based Homeopathic Dilutions and the need for Pharmaceutical Scientists' Engagement

  K. D. E. P. Ranasinghe, W. Pathirana

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  31 Dec 2021

  11 ( 1 ) : 1-13
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  Research Papers

  Attitudes and Perceptions About the Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in In-Patient Management among Nurses at a Tertiary Government Hospital, Sri Lanka

  N. Clindon, R. Surenthirakumaran, S. Thuvaragan

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 74-84
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  Research Papers

  Awareness and Perceptions of State Hospital Pharmacists on Dispensing Errors – Evidence from Three Hospitals in Sri Lanka

  R. A. N. Dilsha, H. M. I. P. Kularathne, M. T. M. Mujammail, S. M. M. Irshad, N. R. Samaranayake

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 43-53
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  Reviews

  Bloodless Circulatory Systems Including Axonal Transport and Eye Therapy Through Medicating the Toe

  A. D. C. S. Rupasinha, W. pathirana

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 12-30
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  Reviews

  Strategies to be Implemented in Sri Lanka to Improve Appropriate Antibiotic Dispensing Practices: A Narrative Review

  M. H. F. Sakeena, A. A. Bennett, A. J. McLachlan

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 1-11
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  Research Papers

  Rational Prescribing of Oral Dosage Forms of Medicines to Children at a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka

  A. Nadeshkumar, G. Sathiadas, S. Sri Ranganathan

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 31-42
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  Research Papers

  Composite Astringent Index and the Determination of Anti-infective Properties of Selected Folklore Therapies

  A. N. Wagarachchi, W. G. L. Dilshan, W. Pathirana, M. D. J. wijayabandara, M. A. Siriwardhene, C. Obeysekera

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 64-73
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  Research Papers

  Antibiotic Consumption in the State Sector of Sri Lanka Over 25 Years: 1994 - 2018 Using the GAP Methodology

  B. M. R. Fernandopulle, K. W. G. K. P. Yasarathna, A. D. M. Gunasekara, K. G. C. D. Wijesinghe, B. V. S. H. Beneragama, L. Panapitiya, L. C. Wanniarachchi, S. Sri Ranganathan

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 54-63
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  Research Papers

  Loading Mg²⁺ into Erythrocytes with a Proposed Single Syringe Sterile Loading Process

  K. D. E. P. Ranasinghe, D. Thambavita, W. Pathirana

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  31 Dec 2020

  10 ( 1 ) : 85-96
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  Reviews

  Anecdotes from a Septuagenarian Pharmacy Professional

  
  

  W. Pathirana

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  14 Nov 2019

  9 : 1-7
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  Brief Report

  Assessing Limitations and Solutions in Developing Clinical Pharmacy Services in Sri Lankan Government Hospitals: A Report from a Hospital Pharmacists’ Workshop

  I. Coombes, J. Coombes, J. E. Hough, J. H. Cope, B. O’Brien, A. P. Thilakarathne, F. Mohamed

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  02 Nov 2019

  9 : 52-61
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  Research Papers

  Isolation, optimization and estimation of probiotic Lactobacillus from different natural sources

  N. K. Durga Devi, B. Reshma, D. Hari Priya, D. Santhosh Kumar, A. S. S. Nagamani

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  02 Nov 2019

  9 : 20-27
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  Research Papers

  Antibacterial Medicine Consumption in Private and State Sector Outpatient Settings in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

  G. P. S. G Senadheera, S. Sri Ranganathan, G. H. Fernando, B. M. R. Fernandopulle

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  02 Nov 2019

  9 : 28-39
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  Research Papers

  Pharmacists’ Perception on Dosing Instructions for Medicines - A Cross Sectional Study in a Hospital and Community Pharmacy Setting

  P. Madumadavi, M. G. C. A. Manchanayake, G. R. W. S. K. Bandara, N. R. Samaranayake

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  02 Nov 2019

  9 : 40-51
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  Research Papers

  Purified Cashew Gum as an Effective Natural Tablet Binding Agent

  S. Sabalingam, D. A. J. N. Kumari, D. Pathirage, G. H. G. U. A. Dharmawansha, M. D. J. Wijayabandara, M. A. Siriwardhene, W. Pathirana

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  02 Nov 2019

  9 : 8-19
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  Research Papers

  Consolidating tender coconuts as a source of safe natural large volume parenteral fluid under regulatory oversight

  W. Pathirana, N. Karunaratne

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  16 Nov 2018

  8 ( 1 ) : 38-48
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  Research Papers

  Novel thiolated Ceasalpinia Pulcherrima: synthesis, characterization and evaluation as mucoadhesive in situ gelling agent

  N. A. Thombre, K. N. Pawar, Y. A. Patil, S. J. Kshirsagar

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  16 Nov 2018

  8 ( 1 ) : 1-19
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  Research Papers

  Antioxidant activity, total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of the peel and seed of Spondias dulcis (Amberalla) fruit

  K. R. M. S. H. Ratnayake, S. A. Deraniyagala, D. Udukala

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  16 Nov 2018

  8 ( 1 ) : 20-27
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  Reviews

  Fostering reflective capacity in undergraduate pharmacy education in Sri Lanka

  16 Nov 2018

  8 ( 1 ) : 28-37