HC Deb 24 July 1997 vol 298 c727W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will publish his Department's targets relating to payments to community pharmacy contractors; and if he will make a statement. [10235]

Mr. Milburn

A payment representing approximately 80 per cent. of the amount due is paid on the first day of the month following that in which the prescription is submitted for pricing. The remainder is paid on the first day of the following month.