Active shortage affecting some presentations — official DHSC / NHSBSA data list a current shortage for: National Patient Safety Alert: Shortage of Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) – Additional actions (official data last checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC). Other forms of Pancreatic may not be affected — check with your pharmacy before travelling.
National Patient Safety Alert: Shortage of Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) – Additional actions
Limited supply
Expected: see the official wording
The details differ by product, strength or date. Check yours in the official wording below.
The notice says
Creon® 10,000 and 25,000 capsules remain in limited supply until 2026.
Nutrizym® 22 capsules and Pancrex V® capsules and powder are intermittently available but are unable to fully cover the gap in supply.
Instructions in the notice for healthcare professionals (5)
Clinicians should continue to follow the actions set out in the National Patient Safety Alert (NatPSA/2024/007/DHSC) issued on 24th May 2024.
NHS provider trust pharmacy procurement teams should ensure that where quantities greater than current demand are required, unlicensed imports should be considered.
To ensure that patients are not left without PERT, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) should:
put in place a local mitigation plan for instances when patients are unable to obtain stock from their community pharmacy or dispensing GP.
cascade any local management plan to all community pharmacies and GP practices within the region, as well as local trust pharmacy teams.
Don't stop or change your medicine on your own. Ask your pharmacist or GP.
Not medical advice. MediWatch reports official UK medicine supply data; it is not a substitute for advice from a pharmacist, GP or prescriber. Do not stop, change or switch a medicine without speaking to them first. If you are unwell, contact NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency. How we check our information.
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Where to get Pancreatic
Speak to your pharmacist. They may be able to order it from another wholesaler, or suggest a different strength or form.
Ask your GP or prescriber about an alternative if it can't be sourced. Don't stop or switch medicine on your own.