<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Prescription drugs can be problematic in the world of Celiac Sprue. The main problem as I see it, is that nobody wants to take responsibility. We are supposed to live in the "information age"- but try getting a GF prescription & you will find the void. Problems: 1. The FDA does not require that pharmaceutical compainies list the "inert ingredients" or binders. They are NOT required to be included in the National data base that has the active ingredient listing. 2. Drug manufacturers are not required to use the same binder for their products. One time you may get corn starch, another oat starch- same product, different binder. This goes for both prescription & over the counter drugs. 3. The doc claims the pharmacy should know. 4. The pharmacy expects YOU to call & research. 5. One pharmacist was reported to be actually looking for the word "gluten" in the ingredient list. You should specify "wheat, rye,barley & oats". Solutions: 1. Ask your Doctor to write "Must be Gluten Free" on the precsription. 2. If you are comfortable with this approach, tell the pharmacist since he/she is the licensed professional, you prefer they obtain the information. 3. If they really give you a hard time- ask aloud if proper dispensing of medications in this case applies to the "Americans with Disabilities Act.". In other words, they are discriminating against you by not finding out if the product is safe for you. They won't give you codine if you are allergic to codine. They should not give you gluten if you have been medically advised not to consume it. 4. Others have said they don't want to even trust pharmacists to get it right & prefer to ask the questions of the manufacturer themselves. I feel like the licensed professionals should both do the research, and be liable for giving wrong prescriptions. Why should you pay for something that will make you sick(er)? I don't hold a restaurant chef to this same standard..... but pharmacists are licensed professionals, who's responsibility it is to deliver proper medications. One sidenote...... I do try to deal with this at *not the peak times* when the pharmacy is clearly swamped. But then again...... if you need a prescription & it's a busy time..... such is life. Try to become pals with the Pharmacist/staff and develop a relationship with them- have them put" Celiac/ No Gluten" on your prescription files. If they get it right or go the extra mile for you- remember to thank them for their excellent service- or even write the supervisor to let them know what a great job they did. Consequently, if a pharmacist is NOT doing their job or giving you a hard time, you might want to let their supervisor know as well. You may be doing other folks a favor too. Fran Oregon US of A ; >