Medications in France
How prescription medications are regulated, dispensed and bought in France. The medicines regulator is ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé), and prices are quoted in EUR.
- Regulator
- ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé)
- Currency
- EUR
Prescription rules
In France, prescription medications are tightly regulated under several lists (Liste I, Liste II, stupéfiants). Sécurité sociale covers most prescription costs at varying rates depending on the drug.
Pharmacy practice
Pharmacies in France are independent owner-pharmacist businesses, marked by the iconic green cross. The pharmacist is a routine medical consultant for minor ailments and triage.
Buying online
Online pharmacy is permitted only via French ARS-authorised pharmacies physically located in France, primarily for non-prescription medication. Tele-consultation has expanded prescription access since 2020.
Medications
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AcyclovirAcyclovir200mg · 400mg · 800mg -
AddyiFlibanserin100mg -
AllegraFexofenadine30mg · 60mg · 120mg · 180mg -
AmbienZolpidem5mg · 10mg · 6.25mg CR · 12.5mg CR -
AmoxilAmoxicillin250mg · 500mg · 875mg -
AndroGelTestosterone1% · 1.62% -
AtivanLorazepam0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg -
AugmentinAmoxicillin/Clavulanate500/125mg · 875/125mg · 1000/62.5mg -
AvodartDutasteride0.5mg -
AygestinNorethindrone Acetate5mg -
Brand CialisTadalafil20mg -
Brand PremarinConjugated Estrogens0.3mg · 0.625mg · 1.25mg
Categories
- Allergy and Antihistamines
- Anti-anxiety Medications
- Anti-Depressants
- Antibiotics
- Antifungal Medications
- Antiviral Medications
- Cardiovascular Medications
- Diabetes Treatment
- Diuretics
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Eye Care and Ophthalmic Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Medications
- Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
- Hormones and Birth Control
- Neurological Medications
- Pain Relief Medications
- Respiratory Medications
- Sleep Aids and Hypnotics
- Women's Sexual Health
Active ingredients
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