Post by kickingfrog on Aug 8, 2016 15:01:49 GMT
Foreword
I welcome the development of this Toolkit on supply of gluten-free foods by Coeliac UK,
working with the PSNC and NPA. It will support commissioners to develop a cost-effective
Enhanced service which will increase community pharmacists’ clinical role in supporting
patients with coeliac disease. An effectively implemented service will aid patients’ dietary
compliance and improve health outcomes, prevent overprescribing, and improve patient
experience. I would encourage its early adoption by commissioning groups in England to
take advantage of the potential savings of between 20 and 40% compared to normal GP
prescribing, whilst at the same time improving quality of service provided to patients.
Jonathan Mason
National Clinical Director for Primary Care and Community Pharmacy
Department of Health....
psnc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Gluten_free_supply_toolkit.pdf