Previous Shortage Status
Creon® 25,000 gastro-resistant capsules
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Creon® 25,000 gastro-resistant capsules. • Creon® 25,000 gastro-resistant capsules are out of stock until 5th
⚠️ Resolution date passed — supply status unconfirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
What to Do If You're Affected
- Contact your pharmacy as soon as possible — don't wait until you run out
- Ask your pharmacist if a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) is active
- Speak to your GP about prescribing an alternative
- Try other local pharmacies who may have different stock
- Sign up for MediWatch alerts to track this shortage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Creon 25,000 gastro-resistant in shortage in the UK in 2026?
Yes — as of 3 March 2026, there is 1 active shortage notification for Creon 25,000 gastro-resistant in the UK, issued by DHSC or NHSBSA. Sign up for MediWatch alerts to be notified of any changes.
What is Creon 25,000 gastro-resistant used for?
Creon 25,000 gastro-resistant is commonly prescribed in the UK for various medical conditions. It is dispensed through NHS pharmacies across the country.
What should I do if I can't get Creon 25,000 gastro-resistant from my pharmacy?
First, ask your pharmacist if a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) is active — this may allow them to dispense an alternative without a new prescription. If not, contact your GP who can prescribe a suitable alternative. Try other local pharmacies as stock levels vary by location.
Needs Recheck
Severity: Serious Shortage
Creon 25000 Gastro Resistant has historic official shortage records. The previous resolution estimate has passed, so current supply status needs rechecking with a pharmacist or the latest NHS/DHSC source before treating this as active.
Source: NHS England Serious Shortage Protocol · Issued: 2026-02-02
Affected Formulations
Creon® 25000 capsules
NHS SSP · Serious Shortage · Issued: 2026-02-02
⚠ Resolution estimate needs recheck — supply status is not confirmed.
SSP61 - Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended
DHSC MSN · Monitored · Issued: 2026-01-16
⚠️ Important: Other Medication Safety
Urgency: Do not stop taking your prescribed medication without consulting your doctor, even if supply is disrupted.
What to do: Contact your GP or pharmacist as soon as you become aware of a shortage affecting your medication. The earlier you act, the more options you will have.
Tip: Phone ahead before visiting the pharmacy. Many pharmacies can check stock levels by phone and may be able to order your medication from their wholesaler.
Previous Shortage History
Notification
Source
Date Issued
Status
Creon® 25,000 gastro-resistant capsules
DHSC MSN
2024-02-16
Resolved
Data sourced from DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications and
NHS England Serious Shortage Protocols.
Last verified: March 2026. See our data sources and
editorial policy for full methodology.
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Creon 25000 Gastro Resistant has historic official shortage records. The previous resolution estimate has passed, so current supply status needs rechecking with a pharmacist or the latest NHS/DHSC source before treating this as active.
Source: NHS England Serious Shortage Protocol · Issued: 2026-02-02
Affected Formulations
⚠️ Important: Other Medication Safety
Urgency: Do not stop taking your prescribed medication without consulting your doctor, even if supply is disrupted.
What to do: Contact your GP or pharmacist as soon as you become aware of a shortage affecting your medication. The earlier you act, the more options you will have.
Tip: Phone ahead before visiting the pharmacy. Many pharmacies can check stock levels by phone and may be able to order your medication from their wholesaler.
Previous Shortage History
| Notification | Source | Date Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creon® 25,000 gastro-resistant capsules | DHSC MSN | 2024-02-16 | Resolved |
Data sourced from DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications and NHS England Serious Shortage Protocols. Last verified: March 2026. See our data sources and editorial policy for full methodology.
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