The Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS) allows patients to self-manage their gluten free prescriptions with the assistance of community pharmacy. Both adult and paediatric patients with a confirmed diagnosis of either Coeliac Disease or Dermatitis Herpetiformis will benefit from this service. Patient registration for the service is required and this is achieved through completion of the Patient Registration Form by the GP (Please note: to register for this service the patient’s GP must have agreed the number of units and have signed the form). There is a patient information leaflet and pack available.
PCA2023 (P) 20Â details the Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS) provided by Community Pharmacy and includes the Gluten Free Food Prescribable Product List (May 2023)
Products that can be prescribed for the GFFS can be found in the Gluten Free Food Formulary (November 2022)
Resources and Support Material for Pharmacy Staff
- Pharmacy Care User Guide (v16.1 April 2022) Section 9 details guidance on the use of the PCR GFFS Support Tool.
- CPS Gluten Free Foods Key Facts details the requirements of the GFFS
- GFFS Patient Registration Form
- GFFS Support Tool Assessment
- GFFS Patient Order Form
- GFFS Patient Information Pack
- Coeliac UK Website
Learning & Development for Pharmacy Teams
- NES Gluten Free Food Service This resource has been designed to help community pharmacists gain a general understanding of conditions requiring a gluten-free diet and provide them with the necessary information they need to deliver the service.