This is a national issue and the hospital is also experiencing supply issues.
If you are unable to obtain a supply of Creon 25 000 from you community pharmacy, we would suggest you do the following ;
- Try a different pharmacy - they may have a supply in stock. The hospital is also experiencing supply issues and will not be able to supply you with any Creon 25 000.
- You may need to change to Creon 10 000 or Nutrizym 22 temporarily. If this is the case please request a prescription from your GP or contact us to writ to your GP to request a prescription. Please use our conversion chart to find our how many Creon 10 000 or Nutrizym 22 capsules will replace your usual dose of Creon 25 000.
- If you experience any symptoms of malabsorption such as fatty stools, abdominal pain, bloating or other bowel symptoms, with Creon 10 000 - contact the CF team for further advice.