§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average total cost per prescription to the National Health Service in each year from 1960 to date; and what number of prescriptions were issued in those years.
§ Mr. EnnalsNumbers and costs of prescriptions dispensed by Chemists Appliance contractors in England and Wales for the years 1960 to 1967 and the period January to August, 1968 were as follows:—
Prescriptions (Millions) Average total cost per prescription d. 1960 218.685 86.9 1961 205.016 97.3 1962 196.626 106.1 1963 205.462 112.1 1964 209.375 121.0 1965 244.346 123.8 1966 261.954 126.8 1967 271.206 129.4 1968 (Jan.—Aug.) 182.194 134.1