In 1694 the apothecaries had increased from 114 to nearly 1000, and many of them, having acquired a knowledge of the uses of medicine, began to prescribe medicines for their customers and to assume the functions of the physician, who retorted in 1697 by establishing dispensaries, where medicines could be procured at their intrinsic value, or at cost price.
The Free State retained the right to purchase this extension at cost price, a right they exercised after the Jameson Raid.
Subsequently the Free State bought at cost price the portion of the railway in its own territory.
Special delivery consignments will be charged extra at cost.
Many Colleges operate a scheme whereby cycle helmets can be bought at cost price or you can claim the cost of a helmet back.
