Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon – extension

Dear colleagues,

Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocols SSP060 (Creon 10000 capsules) and SSP061 (Creon 25000 capsules) which are due to end on Friday 21 November.

The new end date for these SSPs is Friday 16 January 2026.

The SSPs are available to view onthe NHS Business Service Authority (BSA)’s dedicated SSP web page.

If you have any questions regarding the SSPs please contact the NHS Prescription Service:

Email: nhsbsa.prescriptionservices@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0300 330 1349

Textphone: 18001 0300 330 1349

To access the latest information about SSPs (including supporting guidance), please visit the following link – https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/serious-shortage-protocols-ssps.