Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 1163
Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Tabled: 22 July 2024
Answered: 26 July 2024
Question
Sorcha Eastwood
Alliance — Lagan Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) pancreatic cancer and (b) cystic fibrosis patients have access to Creon.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), including Creon, used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer. The supply issue...
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