§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the cost per annum to the National Health Service of pharmaceutical drugs.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeA total of £1,068 million for the year ended 31 March 1982. This figure is for hospital drug costs, together with the cost of drugs and appliances supplied under pharmaceutical services provided by chemists, appliance contractors and dispensing doctors but exclusive of any fees and allowances paid to them.