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Suggest A Good Alternative For Creon 5

I have been on various forms of pancrelipase most of my life as I have pancreatic insufficiency. I adapt my diet to the formulation that I can obtain at a good price. My last prescription was for Creon 5 which is longer available. Is there a good alternative that is not 3 times the price of Creon 5? Is Creon 5 totally out of production?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history pancreatic insufficiency and needing to take carious forms of pancrelipase most of your life, you adept to diet to the formulations that you can obtain at a good prize. Last one was Creon. Want to know good alternative that is not costly.
You may please consult your Pharmacy and the treating Doctor as he would know the present situation about the company and whether Creon 5 is available or not.
If you search internet with the help of your Pharmacy and Doctor in your country and abroad, you may get cheaper alternatives that are easy to procure and be cost effective.
It is possible that some of the companies have policies to help permanently disabled persons like you through their trusts and organizations.
Please try for these too.
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Suggest A Good Alternative For Creon 5

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history pancreatic insufficiency and needing to take carious forms of pancrelipase most of your life, you adept to diet to the formulations that you can obtain at a good prize. Last one was Creon. Want to know good alternative that is not costly. You may please consult your Pharmacy and the treating Doctor as he would know the present situation about the company and whether Creon 5 is available or not. If you search internet with the help of your Pharmacy and Doctor in your country and abroad, you may get cheaper alternatives that are easy to procure and be cost effective. It is possible that some of the companies have policies to help permanently disabled persons like you through their trusts and organizations. Please try for these too.