Question 12239 — pharmacy and medications

Summary

Mr. Pierre Cordier draws the attention of the Minister of Solidarity and Health to the inequalities in French access to medicines and to the emergence of pharmaceutical deserts. 92% of French people consider that equal access to medicines throughout the country is essential. And 64% of them believe it is essential to have the medications prescribed by their doctor immediately. But they are already 48% not not have had immediate access to their medications at least once in the past 12 months. The Association of Rural Pharmacies and the Pharmaceutical Distribution Union Chamber are alerting the public authorities to the economic difficulties experienced by companies in this sector of activity. Indeed, pharmaceutical distributors perform an essential mission. This is also the reason why these services are subject to public service obligations: supplying French pharmacies within a maximum of 24 hours after each order, listing at least 9 out of 10 medications and managing a stock corresponding to at least two weeks of consumption. This hybrid model which entrusts public service missions to private actors in return for supervision of its method of remuneration by the State is today seriously weakened, these missions no longer being sufficiently funded. However, from its manufacture to its dispensation, the medicine is part of a complex chain. It is enough for the weakest link to fail for the consequences on the lives of the French and on their continuity of treatment to be immediately felt. There is therefore an urgent need to take the necessary measures to enable local and rural pharmacies to be able to continue to meet the needs of their patients. This is a major public health issue in a context marked by the lasting establishment of medical deserts which often make these pharmacies the first aid health service. It is also a major issue in terms of regional planning and the dynamism of municipalities. The unavailability of medicines in rural pharmacies can indeed lead patients to favor pharmacies in larger towns, ultimately leading to the closure of the local pharmacy. Finally, it is an economic issue with regard to the direct and indirect jobs that are concerned. He therefore wishes to know the measures envisaged by the Government to prevent the emergence of pharmaceutical deserts and guarantee equal access to care and services to all citizens, regardless of where they live. drugs.

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