NHS Prescriptions

Health written question – answered at on 17 March 2005.

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Photo of Mr Archie Norman Mr Archie Norman Conservative, Tunbridge Wells

To ask the Secretary of State for Health

(1) how many (a) NHS prescriptions and (b) NHS prescription items were issued in each of the last 10 years broken down by (i) those attracting a charge and (ii) those receiving an exemption;

(2) how many (a) NHS prescriptions and (b) NHS prescription items were issued under an exemption in each of the last 10 years, broken down by reason for exemption.

Photo of Rosie Winterton Rosie Winterton The Minister of State, Department of Health

The information requested about national health service prescriptions and prescription items has been placed in the Library.

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