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Supply constraint of Creon® 10000 Creon® 25000 (Pancreatin)
4th July 2024

As the marketing authorisation holder and distributor of Creon® in the UK, we were notified by our third-party manufacturing partner, Abbott, of a supply constraint of Creon® (pancreatin) in the UK.

This constrained supply is due to high global demand and reaching maximum manufacturing supply output.

Creon® is a biologic product with a natural variation of its raw material and is made using a complex manufacturing process. The complexity of the process means that the ability to increase manufacturing capacity in the short-term is limited.

There is a long-term strategic initiative between Viatris and Abbott to increase the supply output of Creon® at the manufacturing facility. This work has already begun with expected completion in 2026.

During this supply constraint, we hope to be able to supply approximately 90-95% of the average monthly demand for Creon® lipase units into the market each month, until this supply constraint is resolved.

If you require additional information or have any questions, please contact customer services on 01707 853100 or via email; productenquiries@viatris.co.uk. For medical enquiries please contact our medical information team on 01707 853 000 or via email; info.uk@viatris.co.uk.

UK-CRE-2024-00006 July 2024

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How Creon® works

How does Creon® help me absorb food?

When you have Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI), either the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to break down food, the enzymes are not able to reach the food or the enzymes are not activated/they become deactivated.


Creon® is a type of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT).
Creon® can provide the extra enzymes the body needs.

Creon® is available in different strengths; 25,000, 10,000 and Creon® Micro (5,000). The number refers to how much lipase it contains. You may find that you move to a different strength of Creon® depending upon how severe your PEI is.

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Viatris UK Healthcare Limited (company registration number 09189103), an English company with a registered office address at 20 Station Close, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1TL (VAT - 421 623 781).

Creon® is indicated for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.

We recommend that you read the full patient information leaflets carefully before using Creon® 

CRE-2021-0782  April 2023

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