The president heard the questions from the associations.

After announcing the 100% reimbursement of condoms in pharmacies for 18-25 year olds, Emmanuel Macron extended free access to minors, he said on Friday.

“Banco, we will do it,” said the head of state in a tweet.


I announced yesterday that condoms would be free for all 18-25 year olds.

This measure, you asked me to extend it to minors.

Bank.

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— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 9, 2022

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Condoms have already been reimbursed by Social Security on prescription from a doctor or midwife since December 10, 2018, an additional tool to fight against AIDS and sexually transmitted infections.

The measure concerns the delivery of boxes of 6, 12 or 24 condoms in pharmacies, the Ministry of Health had then detailed.



The measure will be effective from January 2023. Two brands of male condoms, "Eden" and "Sortez Couverts!"

», are currently covered up to 60% by health insurance, the remaining 40% being covered by complementary health insurance for those who have it.

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