Panadol Osteo and substitute hit by national shortage
A nationwide supply disruption of Panadol Osteo and alternative pain medication is forcing users to ration their doses.
A supply disruption has affected Panadol Osteo and substitute pain medications across New Zealand, leaving pharmacies struggling to meet demand. Users relying on these drugs are now rationing their medication to cope with the shortage.
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Panadol Osteo and substitute drug hit by national shortage forcing user to ration pain medication
A 'supply disruption' has affected Panadol Osteo and its alternative.
Newstalk ZB
Panadol Osteo and substitute drug hit by national shortage forcing user to ration pain medication
An Auckland retiree says he is rationing the pain medication he relies on to stay active as pharmacies contend with a nationwide shortage of two popular drugs.