The value of retail sales for April, 2000, under the classification of pharmaceutical sales, was up three points at 110 (1995 = 100).
The consolidated figures for the first quarter of 2000 were up two points at 109.
The classification of the retail sale of pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic and toilet goods excludes National Health Service receipts. The figures are based on returns made by a number of large retail pharmacy chains, but exclude Boots the Chemists Ltd, which is classified under non-specialised retail stores. The figures are compiled by the Office for National Statistics.