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PAD Profile : Pancreatin - Pancreatic insufficiency Important

Keywords :
Pancreatic enzyme deficiency, Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, PERT, pancreatin supplements
Brand Names Include :
Creon, Creon Micro, Pancrex V, Pancrex V Forte, Nutrizym 22,
Important Information :
Prescribe by brand - product with multiple ingredients. GP initiation following specialist recommendation.

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Blue
Important
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Tablets
Important Information :
Nutrizym recommended in pregnancy / breastfeeding due to theoretical concern of phthalate content of Creon.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Blue
Important
Formulations :
  • Powder
Important Information :
SASH restrict to tube-fed patients only (Pancrex V powder)
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

No drugs returned.

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

Type
Document
Review Date

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
04 December 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee noted the ongoing shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies.

Local guidance has been produced to summarise current issues and information and actions for prescribers, community pharmacies and patients.

03 April 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee noted the ongoing shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies.

Updated information can be found on the Pancreatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland webite: Position Statement: Pert Shortage | Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (psgbi.org)

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.09.04. Pancreatin
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