HC Deb 10 November 1977 vol 938 c211W
Mrs. Chalker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average cost per prescribed item dispensed through the NHS in each of the last seven years.

Mr. Moyle:

Following are the figures for England:

Pence
1970 67.2
1971 75.6
1972 82.2
1973 88.2
1974 99.3
1975 127.6
1976 154.0