asked the Minister for Health the total value and quantity of orders placed by the former Dublin Health Authority during the year 1970 for the drug commonly known as the contraceptive pill.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Contraceptive Pill Order.
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I presume that the question relates to preparations marketed in this country for the treatment of menstrual disorders and similar conditions. In the year ended 31st December, 1970, the total value of orders placed by the Dublin Health Authority for such preparations was £3,050, representing a total of approximately 260,000 tablets.