PERT Shortage
PERT (Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy) overview:
SPS overview to support prescribing and ordering of available pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies, with links to NatPSA and individual supply entry posts for affected products. The following individual posts have been updated: Pancrex V products
Resources for pharmacies:
- Latest position statement on the PERT shortage, published 11th April 2025 for health professionals
- Surrey Heartlands ICB guidance
- Community Pharmacy Surrey & Sussex PERT shortage guidance
Resources for patients:
There is also information and resources available for patients.
Pancreatic Cancer UK’s patient information on how to deal with the PERT shortages
