HC Deb 16 December 1957 vol 580 c3W
53. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Health the average cost of each prescription dispensed in the National Health Service as at the latest available date; and how this compares with the cost 12 months previously.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Approximately, 5s. 8d. in September, 1957, as compared with 5s. 0d. in September, 1956.