Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87047
Drugs: South East
Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 10 November 2025
Question
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of lactose-free medication in the South East.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe patient’s doctor is best placed to understand their requirements and might consider it necessary to prescribe lactose free products, possibly by brand. Alternatively, the doctor might be able to stipulate “lactose free” on the prescription and liaise ...
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