"Medicines are not an object of everyday consumption," said Friday the Minister of Health on Europe 1.
Will non-prescription drugs soon be sold in supermarkets? Invited Friday morning morning Europe 1, the Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn said it was "not in favor" to expand the sale of its drugs to supermarkets, as recommended Thursday the Autorité de la concurrence.
Agnès Buzyn does not want to "weaken small pharmacies in rural areas". "Medications are not an everyday item, there are always side effects, it always requires advice, and pharmacists are there for that," said the minister.
Agnès Buzyn also recalled the "extraordinary territorial network" of pharmacies. "Fragilizing small pharmacies in rural areas that are often the first resort for sick people is a very bad idea and a very bad signal," she concluded.