Request
I work for Gluten Free Food manufacturer who produce foods available on prescription.
We are aware there are restrictions on Gluten Free products available on prescription in the East Midlands area and I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of the Glutafin products still available?
This will help us greatly with compiling our sampling campaigns for this year as we don’t want to send any of your patient’s products they’re not able to receive.
Our response
I refer to your email requesting information in respect of Gluten Free Products available on Prescription.
I can confirm in accordance with S.1 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) that we do not hold the information that you have requested. I have been advised that such decisions are the responsibility of Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPCs) who make related local decisions. Whilst we do not hold such information here at the Strategic health Authority, I am able to sign-post you on to the LPC Portal, through which you might be able to obtain the information that you require:
http://www.lpc-online.org.uk/
I hope that this information is of use. If you are dissatisfied with the way in which we have dealt with your request you can ask us to review our decision by writing to:-
Mr Moosa Patel
Director of Corporate Affairs
NHS East Midlands
Octavia House
Interchange Business Park
Bostock's Lane
Sandiacre
Nottingham
NG10 5QG
If at the conclusion of any review you remain dissatisfied you may complain to the Information Commissioner who can be contacted at:-
The Office of the Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
