asked the Minister for Health the number of persons covered by GMS cards at the end of December 1982; and at the most recent date for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - GMS Cards.
543.
The number of persons covered by medical cards at the end of December 1982 was 1,280,758 and at the end of March 1983, the latest date for which figures are available, 1,315,000 persons were covered.
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asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each community care area who hold GMS cards and are receiving a special allocation of drugs from the list of items excluded for prescription from the GMS.
The information requested is not available. It is being sought from the health boards and will be communicated to the Deputy when assembled.