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MargaretR · 22-07-2011, 14:07

It seems that costs of gluten free prescriptions (as per opening post) was incorrect.
Welsh Government denies Tory claim of £20 NHS loaf | Healthcare Network | Guardian Professional

"However, the Welsh Government responded with a statement which says that Millar is making an inaccurate claim because it regarded "each item" as a prescription and not a loaf. It said the actual cost of a single loaf of gluten-free bread is about £2.82."

"The Welsh Government also confirmed that it issues gluten free madeira cake on NHS prescription at a cost of £2.82 per cake."

'Let them eat cake'

- it's the same price!

I do not regard bread and cake as essential for a healthy diet.
So I see no reason for it to be provided on prescription(free).

If you really want it, you can make your own.
Doves Farm Gluten Free White Bread Flour (1Kg) in Tesco | mySupermarket

22-07-2011, 14:07	#19
MargaretR God Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: c l m Posts: 12,362 Blog Entries: 4 Liked: 518 times Rep Power: 68671	Re: One example of many within the NHS It seems that costs of gluten free prescriptions (as per opening post) was incorrect. Welsh Government denies Tory claim of £20 NHS loaf \| Healthcare Network \| Guardian Professional "However, the Welsh Government responded with a statement which says that Millar is making an inaccurate claim because it regarded "each item" as a prescription and not a loaf. It said the actual cost of a single loaf of gluten-free bread is about £2.82." "The Welsh Government also confirmed that it issues gluten free madeira cake on NHS prescription at a cost of £2.82 per cake." 'Let them eat cake' - it's the same price! I do not regard bread and cake as essential for a healthy diet. So I see no reason for it to be provided on prescription(free). If you really want it, you can make your own. Doves Farm Gluten Free White Bread Flour (1Kg) in Tesco \| mySupermarket __________________ Last edited by MargaretR; 22-07-2011 at 14:12.