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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
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :
Status 2 of 2.
Guidelines
No guidelines returned.
Other Drugs
No drugs returned.
Other Indications
No indications returned.
Additional Documents
No additional documents returned.
Committee Recommendations
Date
Committee Name
Narrative
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