§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total expenditure on anti-asthma medication and preparations, per family health service authority, for the last two years for which figures are available. [27178]
§ Mr. RedwoodThe information is as follows:
£ million Expenditure Family Health Services Authority 1993 1994 Clwyd 3.260 3.702 Gwynedd 2.024 2.345 Powys 0.766 1.046 Dyfed 3.259 3.691 West Glamorgan 3.551 3.902 South Glamorgan 3.553 3.536 Mid Glamorgan 3.382 6.182 Gwent 3.549 3.997 These figures show expenditure on bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, cromoglycate and related therapy. Some of these preparations are prescribed for indications other than asthma.
§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total expenditure per capita in Wales on anti-asthma medication and preparations for the last five years for which figures are available. [27179]
§ Mr. RedwoodThe information is as follows:
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Year Total expenditure per capital £ July-December 19891 2.49 1990 5.49 1991 6.52 1992 7.63 1993 8.78 1994 9.89 1 Information not collected prior to July 1989. These figures show expenditure on bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, cromoglycate and related therapy. Some of these preparations are prescribed for indications other then asthma.