Is there a difference in cost between gluten-free foods available on prescription and in retail?
In some cases gluten-free foods on prescription may be more expensive than those available in supermarkets. Manufacturers of prescribable gluten-free foods need to fund the distribution of products via wholesalers to local pharmacy shops, or, in the case of fresh bread, to deliver directly to the pharmacy. This ensures that products are available to everyone throughout the UK even in areas where the choice of gluten-free foods in supermarkets may be poor. Specialist gluten-free manufacturers provide a wide variety of services to coeliac consumers, such as free product samples, expert advice from dietitians and careline staff, literature, recipe information and support for healthcare professionals such as dietitians and pharmacists. Research has shown that availability of gluten-free foods on prescription aids patient compliance. The results of a survey of 1000 adults with coeliac disease revealed that of those respondents who receive gluten-free foods on prescription, 37% said they nev
