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NHS Cuts Gluten-Free Prescriptions, Sparks Health Concerns

7/23/2025

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In South Yorkshire, the NHS is set to cut gluten-free food prescriptions for adult coeliac disease patients, aiming to save £372,000. This decision leaves only those under 18 eligible, raising alarms among doctors and patients about the financial strain on vulnerable individuals and the risk of long-term health complications.

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In South Yorkshire, the NHS is set to cut gluten-free food prescriptions for adult coeliac disease patients, aiming to save £372,000. This decision leaves only those under 18 eligible, raising alarms among doctors and patients about the financial strain on vulnerable individuals and the risk of long-term health complications.