Before revision: The Sri Lanka experience became a model for the rest of the world by URL Causes of irrational drug use Irrational prescribing practices of doctors Dispensing by pharmacists and drug sellers Drug pricing policies and promotional activities of the pharmaceutical industry Lack of information, education and communication on rational drug use to providers and consumers Lack of effective control and regulatory mechanisms on drug use and Lack of political will and leadership to promote rational use.
After revision: The Sri Lanka experience became a model for the rest of the world by Prof.Seneka Bibile Causes of irrational drug use Irrational prescribing practices of doctors Dispensing by pharmacists and drug sellers Drug pricing policies and promotional activities of the pharmaceutical industry Lack of information, education and communication on rational drug use to providers and consumers Lack of effective control and regulatory mechanisms on drug use and Lack of political will and leadership to promote rational use.