Franceinfo publishes a search engine to let you know if the molecules used for your treatments will now be subject to “increased vigilance” in terms of stocks by the Ministry of Health.
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“It is our treasure to protect.” The Minister of Health, François Braun, unveiled, Tuesday, June 13, the 447 drugs “essential” the supply of which will be subject to “increased vigilance”. So hoping “detect the slightest voltage signal” And “prevent breakage” of stock, the executive intends to respond to the “very large increase in the number of shortages and the risk of drug shortages” observed in recent years, according to the minister, questioned by The Parisian.
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The products included in this list are of particular importance linked to “their frequency of use”At “severity level” caused by a possible shortage or in their place in the policies of vaccination, sexual health and fight against addictions. Industrial “must have four months of stocks for these drugs”warns François Braun, referring to possible “penalties” in the event of non-compliance with their obligations.
“Securing Supply Chains”
Of these 450 drugs, “we are not allowed to have weaknesses”hammered Emmanuel Macron, Tuesday, calling for “secure our chains” supply. A “heart list” of 50 “essential” drugs will even be subject to an obligation to “relocate” production, due to excessive “dependency on extra-European imports”said the Head of State.
Paracetamol, amoxicillin, or even misoprostol: are the drugs you use among the molecules placed under surveillance? To find out, type the name of those who are the basis of your treatment in our search engine below or browse the pages of our table. The list, which will be updated each year, is also available in PDF format on the Ministry of Health website.