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Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy

Lords · Question HL3463 · Tabled 14 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 22 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Blunkett

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure availability of Creon for those being treated for pancreatic abnormalities.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 22 Sep 2026

The Department is aware of ongoing intermittent supply issues with Creon capsules, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Supplies of Creon have improved and issues with the lower strength product have resolved, only issues remain for the higher strengt...