Gluten Free Food Service

The Gluten-free Food Service is a voluntary service for people that need to eat gluten-free foods as part of their care. This service is available through our pharmacies.

All gluten-free foods are provided free-of-charge as part of your prescription.

You can use this service if you:

• have a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis
• live in Scotland
• have registered with a GP practice

You can’t use this service if you live in a care home but can continue to get your prescription through your GP.

By using this service you’ll:

• have more control and variety in your diet
• have the freedom to change your order each month so that you can try different foods
• be sure that your gluten-free food unit allocation is what you are entitled to
• be offered an annual health check

As you’ll order through your pharmacy, you’ll no longer have to visit your GP each time you need a food prescription.

Annual health check

If you’re over 16, have coeliac disease and registered with the gluten-free food service, your pharmacist will invite you to have an annual health check.

During this check, the pharmacist will:

• ask you questions relating to coeliac disease and your gluten-free diet
• ask or take your weight and height
• give you a chance to discuss your concerns
• check if you’re still entitled to the same number of units as before – if there’s a change, they’ll let you and your GP know

The pharmacist can then put you in touch with the correct healthcare professional if there’s a need for further action.

Links to Useful Information and Forms

• Gluten Free Foods Patient Information Leaflet
• Order Form Gluten Free Foods
• Gluten Free Product List