HC Deb 17 March 1986 vol 94 c64W
Mr. Kennedy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the annual gross revenue from National Health Service prescription charges in the calendar year 1985.

Mr. Hayhoe

The income from prescription charges collected in 1985 for drugs dispensed by the family practitioner services, in England, is estimated to be £130 million. Information in respect of prescription charges collected in the health and community health services is not available centrally in respect of 1985.

Mr. Kennedy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the total annual administration costs associated with prescription charges during the calendar year 1985.

Mr. Hayhoe

I regret that this information is not available.