Changes to gluten free prescribing

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside held a public consultation on a proposal to stop making gluten free bread and bread mixes available on prescription. 

Gluten free bread and bread mixes are sometimes prescribed to individuals who live with coeliac disease or other diagnosed conditions, which means that people have to follow a gluten free diet. 

The public consultation was a chance for people to find out more about the proposal and share their views.

An online survey was open between 28 January and 11 March 2025, and people could also complete the questionnaire over the phone, request a version in an alternative language or format, or request a paper version.

The feedback received will now be used to make a final decision about the proposal. 

You can find more detailed information about the proposal by reading the supporting document below: