The October 2010 list of foods that can be prescribed for coeliac disease is now available, and I've posted it here. It's been a long time since the last official update, and there seem to have been lots of changes - though no change at all to the range of prescribable food that is both wheat-free and gluten-free. Some we knew about (the loss of … [Read more...]
Prescribables 2009-10: downloadable list
One of you expressed an interest in a downloadable version of the prescribables list... I try to update the prescribables list held on this site when the Prescriptions Authority update the master list each year. This year, it was updated in May. It hadn't ever occurred to me to create a printable version for you, but here it is. I've … [Read more...]
Prescribing gluten free products
Here in the UK, some basic gluten free provisions are prescribable. This doesn't necessarily mean they're free, as there is a standard charge per item - but if you fall into one of several categories, such as being a child, or pregnant, then you will be exempt from charges, and if you have a low income, you may be eligible for reduced prescription … [Read more...]
