Cipla Sri Lanka – Breathe Free Lanka Pvt Ltd
At Cipla, we are committed to ensuring access to high-quality, affordable medicines for patients worldwide. For over nine decades, healthcare professionals and patients across geographies have trusted us to deliver care that truly makes a difference.
Our Journey in Sri Lanka
Cipla Sri Lanka, operating as Breathe Free Lanka Pvt Ltd, is a fully owned subsidiary of Cipla. Over the past two decades, we have introduced several innovative products while addressing unmet patient needs. Our mission goes beyond the pill — focusing on awareness, education, and patient support to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem.
Key Initiatives
- Breathefree program: Training healthcare professionals in the diagnosis of asthma and COPD using peak flow meters and spirometry.
- Save Your Lungs Kandy: A nationwide awareness campaign to educate communities on lung health and prevention.
- Continuous Medical Education (CME): Collaborations with the Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists to conduct workshops, skill-building sessions, and research projects that enhance the expertise of doctors and technicians.
Our Impact
Through these initiatives, Cipla Sri Lanka has empowered healthcare professionals, supported patients, and fostered greater awareness of respiratory health. By combining affordable medicines with education and advocacy, we continue to build healthier communities across the country.
Quick Facts
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USD 28.5 Mn
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Swapn Malpanir
Anand Agarwal
Akalanka Panangalage
Registered Office Cipla Sri Lanka
(Breathe Free Lanka Pvt Ltd)
No 47 ,Alexandra place , Colombo 07 ,Sri Lanka
+94112577730 | +94112577731
To report an Adverse event or Product complaint : :
Please email to drugsafety@cipla.com
The World Environment Day Initiative – Relaunched the Go Green Initiative
Breathefree – Hari Husmak: Advancing Sustainable Respiratory Care
On World Environment Day, Cipla marked a significant milestone in Sri Lanka through its Breathefree – Hari Husmak initiative, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable healthcare and environmental responsibility.
A First-of-its-Kind Initiative
In collaboration with local healthcare stakeholders, Cipla officially handed over the first set of inhaler recycling bins to Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Mass Media, Sri Lanka. This represents the region’s first structured approach to enable the safe and responsible disposal of used inhalers.
Program Highlights
- 20 recycling units deployed across key chest clinics in the first phase.
- Convenient access for patients to return used inhalers.
- Structured collection system followed by certified incineration to reduce environmental impact and improve healthcare waste management.
- This initiative will actively contribute to reducing carbon footprint, reflecting Cipla’s role as a responsible organization committed to sustainability.
Ahead & Apart Philosophy
This initiative reflects Cipla’s Ahead & Apart philosophy — extending beyond patient care to address broader environmental challenges linked to respiratory therapy. By integrating sustainability into care delivery, Cipla is building responsible, future-ready healthcare ecosystems.
The Hari Husmak campaign, launched on February 19, 2024, is a nationally driven respiratory awareness initiative by Cipla Sri Lanka, aimed at tackling the burden of undiagnosed and underdiagnosed asthma and COPD. Sparked by research conducted by Dr. Kirthi Gunasekera, which revealed that 23.9% of Sri Lankans suffer from wheezing—with over 60% remaining undiagnosed—the campaign focuses on three core objectives: raising awareness, promoting early detection, and reinforcing inhalers as the correct treatment.
Phase 1 successfully established a strong presence through digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram), a dedicated hotline (1380), a campaign website, and influencer engagement featuring Stephanie Siriwardena and Upul Tharanga. Ground activities were driven through doctor detailing, CME integration, and public touchpoints.
HR Engagements
*Cipla Sri Lanka* successfully conducted the *LEAP Training* on the 14th & 15th of May, bringing together our managers for two impactful days of learning, reflection, and growth.
The sessions were filled with rich experience sharing, practical insights, and meaningful discussions that truly brought leadership to life. It was inspiring to see our managers actively engage, exchange perspectives, and strengthen their understanding of what it means to lead with purpose at Cipla.
At Cipla Sri Lanka, we remain committed to building strong, future-ready leaders who continue to drive success.
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