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Panadol Osteo shortage prompts airlift apology in New Zealand

8/20/2026

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AFT Pharmaceuticals apologised for the Panadol Osteo shortage and air-freighted extra stock to New Zealand wholesalers.
Haleon confirmed a supply disruption of Panadol Osteo across New Zealand and expects shelves refilled by end of August.
Independent Pharmacists’ Association of New Zealand said shortage harms elderly chronic-pain patients who rely on long-acting tablets.
Patient David Speary said Panadol Osteo was unavailable, prompting a taxi ride to a doctor because pain stopped him driving.

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AFT Pharmaceuticals apologised for the Panadol Osteo shortage and air-freighted extra stock to New Zealand wholesalers.
Haleon confirmed a supply disruption of Panadol Osteo across New Zealand and expects shelves refilled by end of August.
Independent Pharmacists’ Association of New Zealand said shortage harms elderly chronic-pain patients who rely on long-acting tablets.
Patient David Speary said Panadol Osteo was unavailable, prompting a taxi ride to a doctor because pain stopped him driving.