HC Deb 18 July 1974 vol 877 cc228-9W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total value of sales of prescription medicines to the National Health Service in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.

Dr. Owen

The estimated cost of ingredients of medicines prescribed in the National Health Service in England was as follows:

£ million
1970 148
1971 167
1972 189
1973 212

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