§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many prescriptions were made in the last year for which statistics are available; and for what proportion of them payment had to be made.
§ Mr. MoyleApproximately 296 million prescriptions were dispensed in England during 1977, of which 110 million—37 per cent.—attracted a charge.
§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total amount paid in prescription charges in 1974 and in the last year for which statistics are available; and what was the cost of drugs prescribed in 1974 and the latest year for which statistics are available.
§ Mr. MoyleInformation relating to the pharmaceutical services in England is as follows:
doctors and patient. I understand that the fee recommended by the BMA for a certificate in the form required by motor insurance companies is £10.10.