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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Gregor Young

Minimum unit pricing cuts alcohol consumption, according to new report

MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has been effective in reducing alcohol consumption in Scotland in the three years since it was implemented, according to a report.

The latest data showing the impact of minimum unit pricing was published in a report on Tuesday 15NOV by Public Health Scotland, showing a 3% net reduction in alcohol sales per adult in the three years following the implementation of the policy.

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