Shortage of key drug 'frightening' for patients
People who rely on Creon to digest food say supply issues are making them scared for the future.
BBC News
Pancreatic enzymes, also known as pancreases or pancrelipase and pancreatin, are commercial mixtures of amylase, lipase, protease and lactase. They are used to treat malabsorption syndrome due to certain pancreatic problems. These pancreatic problems may be due to cystic fibrosis, surgical removal of the pancreas, long term pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or MODY 5, among others. The preparation is taken by mouth.
People who rely on Creon to digest food say supply issues are making them scared for the future.