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Who owns Panadol?

Panadol is owned by Haleon (the United Kingdom, LSE: HLN), which was separated from GSK on 18 July 2022.[1][2] Before Haleon, Panadol was owned by GSK from 2000 to 2022.[2]

Key facts

Current owner
Haleon plc verified
Owned since
· deal details
Previous owner
GSK (2000–2022)
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Weybridge
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded
1956
Category
Consumer healthOver-the-counter medicinePain relief
Parent ticker
LSE: HLN NYSE: HLN
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Panadol

Panadol is a paracetamol brand launched in Britain in 1956 and sold across Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. It occupies the position outside the United States that Tylenol holds within it, and the two are the same active ingredient under different names.

Ownership timeline of Panadol

Owners of Panadol from 2000 to 2026 GSK 2000–2022; Haleon 2022–present GSK Haleon 200020052010201520202025
  1. 2000 – 2022 GSK separated out 18 July 2022 [2] verified
  2. 2022 – present Haleon separated 18 July 2022 [1][2] verified

Where Panadol sits in Haleon

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Where Panadol sits in Haleon Tree of 8 brands under Haleon. Haleon Panadol Advil Centrum Otrivin Parodontax Polident and 2 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Panadol?

The parent company of Panadol is Haleon, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Panadol British?

Yes. Panadol originated in the United Kingdom in 1956 and its owner, Haleon, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Since when has Haleon owned Panadol?

Haleon has owned Panadol since 18 July 2022.

Who owned Panadol before Haleon?

Before Haleon, Panadol was owned by GSK from 2000 until 2022.

Is Panadol still owned by Haleon?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Panadol is still owned by Haleon. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Haleon plc Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 13 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
  2. [2] Haleon plc Annual Report — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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