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ATC A09AA02 · Digestives, Incl. Enzymes
Multienzymes (Lipase, Protease etc.) shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Multienzymes (Lipase, Protease etc.) has a reported shortage in 4 of the 5 countries we track (Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria), covering 22 products.
Countries4/5
Products22packs or presentations
Short since1 Jan 20224.8 years ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date4products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
GermanyItalySpainAustria
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Pankreatan 40.000 Ph.Eur.-Einheiten | Nordmark Pharma GmbH | 25 Aug 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Pankreatan 40.000 Ph.Eur.-Einheiten | Nordmark Pharma GmbH | 25 Aug 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Pankreatan 40.000 Ph.Eur.-Einheiten | Nordmark Pharma GmbH | 25 Aug 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Pangrol 40 000 | BERLIN-CHEMIE Aktiengesellschaft | 7 Sep 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Probleme in der Herstellung |
| DE | Pangrol 40 000 | BERLIN-CHEMIE Aktiengesellschaft | 7 Sep 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Probleme in der Herstellung |
| IT | CREON | VIATRIS ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Jan 2022 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CREONIPE | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi: distribuzione contingentata |
| IT | CREON | VIATRIS ITALIA S.R.L. | 20 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: distribuzione contingentata |
| ES | KREON 25.000 U cápsulas duras gastrorresistentes, 100 cápsulas | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 12 Sep 2023 | 15 Jun 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | KREON 35.000 U CAPSULAS DURAS GASTRORRESISTENTES, 100 cápsulas | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 1 Oct 2023 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | KREON 10.000 U CAPSULAS DURAS GASTRORRESISTENTES , 250 cápsulas | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 14 Nov 2023 | 15 Jun 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | KREON 10.000 U CAPSULAS DURAS GASTRORRESISTENTES , 100 cápsulas | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 1 Feb 2024 | 15 Jun 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | KREON 25.000 U cápsulas duras gastrorresistentes, 50 cápsulas | Viatris Healthcare Limited | 13 Feb 2024 | 15 Jun 2027 | Not stated |
| AT | KREON 35.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 50 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 9 Jun 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | KREON 35.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 500 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Kreon 10.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 20 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | not given | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Kreon 10.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 50 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Kreon 10.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 500 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Kreon 25.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 50 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Kreon 25.000 Einheiten - Kapseln, 500 Stück limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Kreon micro Granulat, 20 g limited | Viatris Austria GmbH | 15 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Pankreoflat - Dragees, 50 Stück | Pharmaselect International Beteiligungs GmbH | 1 Nov 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Produktionstransfer zu einem alternativen Hersteller |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.