The GSK Pakistan has halted the manufacturing of Panadol, Panadol Extra tabs, and Syrup for children, 24NewsHD TV channel reported Friday.
General Manager of GSK Pakistan Farhan Haroon Has written a letter to PM's Principal Secretary Tauqeer Shah stating the firm has discontinued manufacturing Panadol Tablets, Panadol Extra, and Syrup for children.
It is no longer possible to manufacture Panadol products at the current price, he wrote. A hike in the price was recommended but according to media reports, the federal cabinet rejected the increase, the letter added.
GSK Pakistan was making Panadol at a loss for the past several months, which is no longer possible and if the government approves the approved price, manufacturing will be resumed.