Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon – extension – on behalf of DHSC

Dear colleagues

Because of ongoing supply issues, we are extending the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Creon® (SSP060) which was due to end on Friday 7^th August.

The new end date for SSP060 will be Friday 2^nd October 2026.

The SSP is 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.

Many thanks for your assistance with this request

On Behalf of Department of Health and Social Care