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UK Cancer Patients Face Critical Creon Shortage Crisis

6/2/2025

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Cancer patients in the UK are grappling with a critical shortage of Creon, an essential pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. With over 61,000 individuals depending on it, many are forced to skip meals. The Department of Health blames European supply issues, while pharmacists highlight poor crisis management, raising concerns that these shortages could linger into next year.

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Story summary

Cancer patients in the UK are grappling with a critical shortage of Creon, an essential pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. With over 61,000 individuals depending on it, many are forced to skip meals. The Department of Health blames European supply issues, while pharmacists highlight poor crisis management, raising concerns that these shortages could linger into next year.