Services Database Gluten Free Food Scheme

This service involves the direct provision of gluten free foods from six community pharmacies, in discussion with eligible patients i.e. those diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, causing:

• coeliac disease; or
• dermatitis herpetiformis

The trained pharmacist will contact the surgery to arrange a referral from the GP, provide information to the patient, and once registered into the service, the patient has an initial consultation with the pharmacist and the first monthly order tailored to the patient's individual requirements is arranged. The pharmacist will also provide the patient with advice on healthy eating, an ordering guide and forms for future requests. The pharmacist will also check regularly with their GP or specialist and a completed Review Record is returned to the pharmacy where the patient in registered.

In-house