What is the entitlement for gluten-free foods on prescription?
In the UK, a panel of healthcare professionals developed a prescribing guide for gluten-free foods. The aim of these guidelines was to assist General Practitioners (GPs), dietitians, pharmacists and practice nurses in the decision-making process when recommending or prescribing gluten-free foods. People with coeliac disease have varying requirements for gluten-free foods depending on their age, gender, occupation and lifestyle. The guide (Gluten-Free Foods: a prescribing guide. 2004) includes background information on coeliac disease, as well as minimum monthly recommendations and advice when prescribing the quantities and range of gluten-free foods available on prescription.
