HC Deb 07 March 1985 vol 74 cc602-3W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average net ingredient cost per prescription item dispensed by retail pharmacists and appliance institutions in England in each year since 1975 not at constant prices.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The information requested is as follows for the years 1975 to 1983, the latest year for which information is available.

Year £
1975 0.940
1976 1.173
1977 1.469
1978 1.686
1979 1.944
1980 2.360
1981 2.782
1982 3.140
1983 3.476