If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
Gluten free products are just like ordinary food, but without the gluten, and they often taste as good as the standard version. Which means that shop bought gluten free products can be enjoyed by anyone, whether they have coeliac disease or not. However, your gluten free prescription is just for you to help treat your condition.
However, there are no proven health benefits for people who do not have a medical condition that is triggered by gluten, such as coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, IBS or wheat allergies.
Glutafin gluten free products are made exclusively for people with coeliac disease and they are only available from pharmacies on a prescription basis. You cannot buy them in the shops.
You can only get Glutafin gluten free products if you have been formally diagnosed by your GP or hospital consultant. This diagnosis is usually confirmed with a blood test and a biopsy of the small intestine, though in some cases, a blood test may be sufficient. Once you have a formal diagnosis, you can apply for a free Glutafin taster pack to sample our range of gluten free products.
Some people who do not have coeliac disease or NCGS follow a gluten free diet as they believe that it has health benefits. However, there is no clear medical evidence to support this.
A gluten free diet will only improve your gut health if you have coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. If you do not have one of these conditions, then the gluten has no effect on your body and will not trigger the kind of reaction that causes symptoms.
Glutafin gluten free products, including our gluten free fresh bread and Select Multipurpose White Mix, are fortified. We add essential nutrients such as calcium, folic acid and fibre to ensure you get the nutrition you need from your gluten free diet.
Here at Glutafin, we’re proud to exclusively serve the coeliac community by providing a tasty range of high quality gluten free products, backed by delicious recipes and helpful advice. Ask your pharmacy or dietitian for details of gluten free food on prescription and order your Glutafin taster box today.
Q. Are gluten free foods better for you?
A. Unless you have coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, there is no evidence that gluten free products are healthier than the standard version.
Q. Can I get gluten free food on prescription if I don’t have coeliac disease?
A. No. Gluten free products on prescription are only available to people who have a formal diagnosis of coeliac disease. Availability also varies across England, even for those who have been diagnosed.
Q. Will cutting out gluten make me feel better?
A. If you have coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity then your symptoms will improve if you cut out gluten. Otherwise, it will make no difference as the gluten does not trigger a reaction.
Q. Can I buy Glutafin gluten free products in the shops?
A. No. Glutafin products are only available on prescription for people with a formal diagnosis of coeliac disease. However, you can buy gluten free products from our sister company Shar in the ‘free from’ aisle of most supermarkets.
If you or someone you love has been recently diagnosed with coeliac disease, you could be eligible to receive gluten free foods on prescription. Simply select your country of residence, and, if you live in England, fill in your postcode to check if your area is prescribing.
Your country is prescribing gluten free foods*. Request your Glutafin Taster Box by clicking the button below to sign up.
* Please note: local policies are constantly updated, and issuing a prescription is at the discretion of your GP.
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