HC Deb 15 February 1951 vol 484 c100W
Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Health what was the average cost per patient of drugs supplied direct to the patient by chemists under the National Health Act in 1950, or for the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Marquand

The average cost (including chemists' remuneration) of drugs supplied per person on prescribing doctors' lists for the year ending 31st December. 1949, was 15s. 7½d.