Pancreatic extract - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CREON 25,000 pancreatic extract 300 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 158452
Active ingredients:
Pancreatic extract

Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
21 Aug 2025
to
31 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Pharmacists experiencing difficulties ordering or obtaining Creon should contact the Viatris Creon Information Line on 1800 806 276 or email Medinfo_anz@viatris.com. Overseas-registered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. An updated TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-creon-pancreatic-extract-capsules
CREON 35,000 pancreatic extract 420 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 313833
Active ingredients:
Pancreatic extract

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 Aug 2025
to
31 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Pharmacists experiencing difficulties ordering or obtaining Creon should contact the Viatris Creon Information Line on 1800 806 276 or email Medinfo_anz@viatris.com. Overseas-registered products have also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. An updated TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-creon-pancreatic-extract-capsules