HC Deb 06 March 1967 vol 742 c188W
Mr. Wallace

asked the Minister of Health what is the percentage increase in drug costs within the National Health Service for the past five years.

Mr. K. Robinson

Expenditure in England and Wales on drugs in the Hospital Service increased by about 43 per cent. from 1960–61 to 1965–66, and on drugs, dressings and appliances dispensed by chemists by about 64 per cent.