§ Mrs. Ann Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many prescriptions were issued by general practitioners for mental-emotional disorders in 1974 and 1975.
§ Dr. OwenThe latest available figures for preparations acting on the nervous system are shown below. However, these drugs are used for a variety of purposes apart from the treatment of mental and emotional disorders: a prescription does not indicate the condition in connection with which it was issued.
Preparations acting on the nervous system Prescriptions dispensed in England during 1974* Number of prescriptions Total net ingredient cost 73,837,000 £39,724,000 * Figures shown are obtained from a sample of approximately one in 200 prescriptions dispensed.