SAVE ON CREON
Choose the CREON Support program that's right for you.![](/Content/images/creon-complete.png)
Eligible patients may pay as little as $5* for a 30- or 90-day prescription.
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If you have EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) due to chronic pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, or other conditions that are not cystic fibrosis. Enroll now.
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Eligible patients may pay as little as $0† for a 30- or 90-day prescription.
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If you have (or are a caregiver of someone who has) EPI due to cystic fibrosis. Enroll now.
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How to use your CREON savings card*†
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Enroll in the CREON Support program that is right for you
2. Download or print your savings card, if eligible
3. Bring your savings card with you when you visit the pharmacy
More potential ways to save
Select your insurance status to learn about potential financial assistance available to you.
Medicare Part D helps to pay for prescription drugs. Use the brochure to learn more about how Medicare Part D works and what to expect.
People on Medicare who need help paying for their prescriptions may be eligible to receive a low-income subsidy (also known as Extra Help).
What is Extra Help?Extra Help is a government program that helps pay the cost of your prescriptions beyond what your plan already covers. Eligibility is determined by your income and resources.
Are you eligible for Extra Help?Many people on Medicare currently receive Extra Help—which means you may qualify.
3 ways to apply:- Online at www.socialsecurity.gov/i1020
- Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
- At your local State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office
If you’re not eligible for Extra Help, CREON may still be available at no additional cost.
If you’ve already paid out of pocket for CREON and would like to request reimbursement, visit Complete Rebate.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for CREON who meet eligibility criteria. Offers not available to patients receiving reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law or by the patient’s health insurance provider. If at any time a patient begins receiving drug coverage under any such federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use the CREON Complete Savings Card or to receive multivitamins, and patient must call 1-844-ONCREON to stop participation. Patients residing in or receiving treatment in certain states may not be eligible. Patients may not seek reimbursement for value received from the CREON Complete Program from any third-party payers. Offer subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. By enrolling and redeeming these offers, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of these offers. For CREON Complete Savings Card, the benefit covers CREON only. Subject to all other terms and conditions, the maximum annual benefit that may be available solely for the patient’s benefit under the co-pay assistance program is $3,000.00 per calendar year. The actual application and use of the benefit available under the savings assistance program may vary on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis, depending on each individual patient’s plan of insurance and other prescription drug costs. This assistance offer is not health insurance. For multivitamins, patients need to discuss products that may be provided through this program with a qualified healthcare professional before using them. Offer subject to availability of multivitamins and does not constitute an entitlement. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy.
†Terms and Conditions apply. Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for CREON who meet eligibility criteria. Offers not available to patients receiving reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law or by the patient’s health insurance provider. If at any time a patient begins receiving drug coverage under any such federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use the CREON Co-pay Savings Card or to receive multivitamins and nutritional supplements, and patient must call 1-855-CARE4WD to stop participation. Patients residing in or receiving treatment in certain states may not be eligible. Patients may not seek reimbursement for value received from the CFCareForward Program from any third-party payers. Offer subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. By enrolling and redeeming these offers, you acknowledge that you are an eligible patient and that you understand and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of these offers. For CREON Co-Pay Savings Card, the benefit covers CREON only. Subject to all other terms and conditions, the maximum annual benefit that may be available solely for the patient’s benefit under the co-pay assistance program is $8,000.00 per calendar year. The actual application and use of the benefit available under the co-pay assistance program may vary on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis, depending on each individual patient’s plan of insurance and other prescription drug costs. This assistance offer is not health insurance. For multivitamins and nutritional supplements, patients need to discuss products that may be provided through this program with a qualified healthcare professional before using them. Offer subject to availability of multivitamins and nutritional supplements and does not constitute an entitlement. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy.
Use
CREON® (pancrelipase) is a prescription medicine used to treat people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes.
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about CREON?
CREON may increase your chance of having a rare bowel disorder called fibrosing colonopathy. The risk of having this condition may be reduced by following the dosing instructions that your healthcare professional (HCP) gave you. Call your HCP right away if you have any unusual or severe: stomach area (abdominal) pain, bloating, trouble passing stool, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
What should I tell my HCP before taking CREON?
Before taking CREON, tell your HCP about all the medicines you take and all your medical conditions, including if you are allergic to pork (pig) products; have a history of intestinal blockage or scarring or thickening of your bowel wall (fibrosing colonopathy), gout, kidney disease, or high blood uric acid (hyperuricemia); or are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed.How should I take CREON?
Take CREON exactly as your HCP tells you. Always take CREON with a meal or snack and enough liquid to swallow CREON completely. Do not crush or chew the CREON capsule or its contents, as this may cause irritation in your mouth or change the way CREON works in your body. Talk to your HCP or consult the CREON Medication Guide for how to take CREON if you have trouble swallowing capsules.What are the possible side effects of CREON?
CREON may cause additional serious side effects, including:- Increase in blood uric acid levels (hyperuricemia), including pain, stiffness, redness or swelling of your joints.
- Allergic reactions, including trouble with breathing, skin rashes, swollen lips, or itching.
Call your HCP right away if you have any of these symptoms.
The most common side effects of CREON include blood sugar increase (hyperglycemia) or decrease (hypoglycemia), pain in your stomach, frequent or abnormal bowel movements, gas, vomiting, dizziness, sore throat, and cough.
CREON and other pancreatic enzyme products are made from the pancreas of pigs, the same pigs people eat as pork. These pigs may carry viruses. Although it has never been reported, it may be possible for a person to get a viral infection from taking pancreatic enzyme products that come from pigs.
These are not all the possible side effects of CREON. For more information, ask your HCP or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/PatientAccessSupport to learn more.
Please see full Prescribing Information.