HC Deb 28 November 1968 vol 774 cc188-9W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT all of the forms he has issued in connection with the imposition of prescription charges.

Mr. Ross

Yes.

Following is the information:

  • E.C.10 (Rev. 2 & 3) Scotland—general medical practitioner's prescription form.
  • E.C.14 (Rev. 2 & 3) Scotland—dental practitioner's prescription form.
  • E.C.34 (Scotland) Revised June 1968—Chemist's invoice.
  • E.C.57 Receipt/Refund forms (in pads for 2s. 6d., 5s., 7s. 6d.).
  • E.C.91 Information/application form for exemption certificate for expectant/nursing mothers and “specified conditions”.
  • E.C.92 Exemption Certificate.
  • E.C.93 and 93A Rejection letter of application for exemption certificate.
  • E.C.94 Expectant mother's application form for exemption certificate.
  • E.C.95 Information/application form for a prepayment certificate.
  • E.C.96 Prepayment Certificate.
  • H.S.A. 4 and H.S.A. 4 (Rev. 11/68) Declaration of exemption from prescription charges in respect of hospital out-patients.
  • R.B.P. (Rev. and Rev. 1) Prescription form for hospital out-patients.
  • R.B.P.(A) (Rev. and Rev. 1) Prescription form for drug addicts issued by hospital doctor.

Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the number of persons, by sexes, in Aberdeen in receipt of retirement pensions and how they will be affected, respectively, by season ticket arrangements for prescription charges.

Mr. Ross

I am informed that the figures requested are not available. Persons below 65 who are not eligible for an exemption certificate on grounds of medical conditions or financial circumstances and who need frequent prescriptions may find a prepayment certificate worth while.

Mr. Alex Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has given to doctors to cover cases of patients whose illnesses may last a long time and who wish to minimise the burden of prescription charges.

Mr. Ross

General practitioners have been given full information about the prepayment certificate scheme.