Pharmacists warn of severe drug shortages endangering cancer patients

Pharmacists in the UK warn of a severe shortage of Creon, a vital enzyme replacement therapy for pancreatic cancer and other conditions, affecting over 61,000 patients. The shortage has led to patients skipping meals and experiencing increased stress, with experts predicting the issue may persist into next year. The Department of Health attributes the supply issues to European-wide manufacturing constraints and is working to mitigate the impact, but concerns remain about the adequacy of current management strategies.