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CREON 25,000 pancreatic extract 300 mg capsule bottle AUST R: 158452Active ingredients:
Pancreatic extract
Dosage form:
Capsule, enteric
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
21 Aug 2025
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor continues to receive regular supply and is distributing supply carefully to equitably meet local demand. It is advised that patients continue to collect their prescription within their usual time frame and not to hold additional stock of the product. 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
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CREON 35,000 pancreatic extract 420 mg capsule bottle AUST R: 313833Active ingredients:
Pancreatic extract
Dosage form:
Capsule
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
21 Aug 2025
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor continues to receive regular supply and is distributing supply carefully to equitably meet local demand. It is advised that patients continue to collect their prescription within their usual time frame and not to hold additional stock of the product. 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
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