Imported Creon Alternative - Pangrol
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Tuesday 1st October 2024
Now available to order from Oxford Pharmacy Store (OPS)
Please remember to try and order UK Creon in the first instance, stock is released from the manufacturer to wholesalers three times a month.
If patients are due to run out in the next 14 days and there is no UK Creon available, consider ordering Pangrol and getting a new prescription to ensure full costs are covered.
Pangrol is an alternative brand to Creon. It is a direct equivalent in strength. Pangrol has been approved by UHS for use.
Pack sizes:
10,000 - 200 (2 X 100 packs banded together)
25,000 – 200 (2 X 100 packs banded together)
What does the prescription need to say?
An FP10 paper prescription should be used detailing:
- Imported Pangrol capsules 10,000/ 25,000* (delete as appropriate)
- Special Order
- Normal dosage for patient
- Quantity
When dispensing please print and include this Patient Information Leaflet (PIL):
Endorsing the Prescription (as a non-Part VIIIB special)
Make sure any Pangrol scripts are endorsed with the following information:
- Amount dispensed over pack size (200) used;
- Invoice price per pack size from which the order was supplied less any discount or rebate;
- Make sure to include delivery cost
- Manufacturers’/importers’ (Target Healthcare) MHRA licence number which is;
- MS43086/ WDA(H)43086
- Batch number of the product supplied;
- SP
Where can I order from?
Ringfenced stock for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Pharmacies can be ordered from the Oxford Pharmacy Store (OPS). This stock has been underwritten by UHS allowing a bulk purchase to be placed to provide a shorter lead time for delivery (1-2 days).
You will need an account with OPS, if you do not have one, how to set one up can be found here: https://cpsc.org.uk/news/latest-cpsc-news/creon-shortages-1
Patient facing comms from HIOW ICB explaining the issue and solution is available here: