HC Deb 16 October 1996 vol 282 c1036W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 15 July,Official Report, column 386, about the cost per patient per month of beta blocking drugs, in what form the information is available. [40989]

Mr. Malone

The net ingredient cost per prescription item dispensed for beta blockers in England for 1995 was £5.81. Most repeat prescriptions will be for one to three months.