Imported Creon Alternative - Pangrol

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):

• 10,000
• 25,000

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:

• ICB Patient Information