HC Deb 07 June 1995 vol 261 cc257-8W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To 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. Redwood

The 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 Carlile

To 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. Redwood

The information is as follows:

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.