CCG bans prescription for gluten free foods and some infant milk from 1st July

Following the CCG stopping GP practices prescribing sunscreen, emollients, multi-vitamins and products that are used predominantly for cosmetic purposes a ban on the prescription of gluten free products and some infant milk came into place on 1st July.

Gluten free foods have been prescribed to patients diagnosed with coeliac disease for over 30 years. The rationale behind stopping GP practices prescribing them is that gluten free products are now widely available and the cost to the NHS can be six to ten times the price of a similar produce in a local shop.

The ban on infant formulae milk is for milk prescribed for lactose intolerance. Again the rationale behind this is that the cost to the NHS is more than the cost of such products from supermarkets and such milk is about the same cost as normal infant formula milk.

We have written to all patients who will be affected by this ban informing them of the CCGs decision.

If any of these decisions cause problems then the CCG will consider an application for a individual funding request if there is an exceptional case to allow prescribing of these products. As always if you are having problems then ring and speak to either one of the doctors or we now have a Clinical Pharmacist employed by the problem who would be really good to talk to.

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