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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 7 Dec 2000

Vol. 527 No. 5

Written Answers. - General Medical Scheme.

Austin Currie

Question:

91 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost to the Exchequer of medicines under the general medical scheme system and otherwise in primary care and secondary care; the total cost for 2000; and the way in which this compares to 1999. [28776/00]

The figures as requested regarding cost of medicines are outlined as follows. The figures for the year 2000 are based on the latest available actual expenditure figures and projected for the full 12 months.

Year 1999

Year 2000

£m
£m
General Medical Scheme
197.879
238.812
Community Drug Schemes
167.759
189.953
Secondary Care
89.833
105.874
Total
455.471
534.639
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