Question 542 — pharmacy and medications

Summary

Mr. Bastien Marchive draws the attention of the Minister of Health and Access to Care to the ban on pharmacists making part of their pharmacy available to outsiders and the limits of this measure. Pharmacies are often the first people to turn to for medical advice. Indeed, they currently ensure an efficient territorial network throughout France and constitute, as such, privileged relays for access to care, particularly in territories affected by medical desertification. Prevention and awareness, particularly to encourage screening, are an integral part of the Government's health policy to preserve the health of the French people and prevent serious illnesses. In this regard, the occasional presence of health professionals within the pharmacies would appear relevant. However, to date, the health code (according to article R. 4235-67) prohibits pharmacists from opening the doors of their pharmacy to other health professionals, thus preventing the possibility of intervention by healthcare personnel with residents. In a context of shortage of doctors, strengthening prevention of serious illnesses within pharmacies appears to be a lever relevant action. In line with the strengthening of the skills of pharmacists, which has been in place for several years now and ensuring that the necessary precautions are maintained, in particular with regard to the prohibition of any commercial or advertising aspect of these interventions, he therefore asks her if she is considering relaxations concerning this ban, in order to allow better awareness of the French to public health issues within pharmacies.

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