Since July 1, , more than non-prescription drugs pass in front of the counter and expose their price. The pharmacist's advisory role on the Internet will remain the same, but Internet users can now compare the prices of these health products at their leisure. Moreover, this new measure will be evaluated and quantified thanks to the forthcoming establishment of a price observatory, assures the French Minister of Health.
We can therefore wonder if the prices of these drugs will decrease? This free access has been extended to some 3, optional prescription drugs , all of which are non-reimbursable.
On the other hand, there is no question of making these drugs available in parapharmacies so that they continue to be delivered under the guise of the advice of the pharmacist. This is how competition will only take place between online pharmacies. This new organization in pharmacies is part of the continuity of the health insurance reform, one part of which was intended to develop self-medication, provided that the price of drugs not reimbursed, such as venotonics or cough products.
Pharmacy teleconsultation is a revolutionary service that has recently appeared on the market. It offers patients easy and convenient access to quality medical advice, without having to travel to a pharmacy or doctor's office.
With teleconsultation, you can talk confidentially with a licensed doctor or pharmacist from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a device connected to the internet to access this innovative service. Pharmacists are trained to provide advice on medications, dosages of use, side effects, drug interactions, and allergic reactions. Teleconsultation in pharmacies also offers the possibility of ordering medication online.
