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Mr. Pavitt
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average total cost per prescription dispensed for the years 1967, 1972 and 1977.
Mr. Deakins
The average gross cost per prescription dispensed by pharmacists in the family practitioner services in England was:
| Year ended 31 March | |
| 1967 | 53p |
| 1972 | 76p |
| 1977 | £1·56 |