Changes to gluten free prescribing across Cheshire

By Cheshire & Merseyside ICB

04 July 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside – the integrated care board for our region – is responsible for planning NHS services for our population, which includes the care you receive at your GP practice, local pharmacy, NHS dentist, NHS opticians, or at hospital.

Following a recent public consultation, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has agreed that prescribing of gluten free bread and bread mixes will stop for adults aged over 18. However, prescribing for under-18s will continue for a six-month period in those areas where prescribing is currently available. Cheshire East is one of those areas.

For further information on the consultation, please visit the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside website: Gluten free – NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

If you have any further queries, please contact the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Patient Advice and Complaint Team on 0800 132 996 or by email enquiries@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk