HC Deb 10 May 1994 vol 243 c103W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many prescriptions were dispensed, and how many were exempt from charges, for each year since 1988.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The information requested is given in the table.

Number of prescriptions dispensed
Thousands
Year Total 1 Number exempt
1988–89 28,840 23,443
1989–90 29,366 24,510
1990–91 30,033 25,219
1991–92 31,634 26,786
1992–93 32,888 28,042
1 Includes pre-paid certificates.

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