Sri Lanka, March 3 -- A nation's economic progress is closely tied to the strength of its healthcare system. A robust healthcare system is a key driver of a country's societal welfare. On this note, drawing excerpts from a panel discussion organised by the Sri Lanka Economic Association, in collaboration with the Economic Students' Association of the University of Colombo, this article delves into the key perspectives centred around the focal theme of the pricing system in the pharmaceutical industry.

The enlightening panel consisted of three experts: presenter Prof. Asita De Silva - Senior Professor in Pharmacology at the University of Kelaniya, discussant Dr. Herath Gunathilaka -Senior Advisor at the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)...