§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will state the average net ingredient cost of prescription items charged at the standard rate of £3.75, exclusive of prescriptions which are subject to charge exemption, charge remission or the use of prescription pre-payment certificates.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe average net ingredient cost of chargeable prescriptions, excluding those covered by pre-payment certificates, in the family health services in England amounted to £8.37 in the six-month period ending 30 September 1992.