Proposed warning statements for substances (eg, allergens) in medicines that may cause undesirable reactions

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Gluten

1. Should labels include a warning statement for gluten?

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Ticked Yes
No

2. Do you agree with the inclusions (Ingredient derived from gluten-containing grain, Wheat starch)?

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Yes
Ticked No
If no, please suggest alternative inclusions
This needs to include wheat, rye, barley, and oats (these all contain gluten and coeliac disease sufferers react to them)

3. Do you agree with the proposed conditions for gluten?

Please select one item
Yes
Ticked No
If no, please suggest alternative conditions
Oral mucous membrane applications still need to be gluten free for people with coeliac disease.
Also the guideline in NZ is 3 parts per million to be gluten free.

4. Do you agree with the proposed statement for gluten?

Please select one item
Yes
Ticked No
If no, please suggest an alternative statement
Many of the medications are made on the same line and therefore may contain gluten, which coeliacs can react to, even though they are gluten free by ingredient. The food industry often states 'may contain gluten' or 'made in the same factory as gluten containing products' in these cases.