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Medicine recalls and shortages › Serious shortages (SSP) › 24 May 2024
Serious Shortage Protocol

Creon 10000 capsules

In force from 24 May 2024 · source: NHS Business Services Authority (DHSC Serious Shortage Protocols)
Serious shortage protocol SSP060: 24 May 2024 – 2 Oct 2026
Pharmacists may supply the alternative set out in the protocol instead of the prescribed product, if appropriate and the patient agrees.
SSP060 · until 2 Oct 2026

What this means

The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a Serious Shortage Protocol: during a serious shortage, pharmacists may supply an alternative strength, formulation or quantity instead of the prescribed product, if appropriate and the patient agrees, without going back to the prescriber. The protocol states its start and end dates.

Serious Shortage Protocol SSP060

ProductCreon 10000 capsules
In force24 May 2024 – 2 Oct 2026
Amended6 Aug 2026

The protocol document (linked above) sets out the alternative that may be supplied and the conditions.

Tracked from information published by the MHRA and the NHSBSA. This information is for guidance only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.