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17 cases of serious side effects reported in France linked to misuse of weight-loss drugs
Two-thirds of cases involve medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro obtained without consulting a doctor
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How to access subsidised mental health support in France
Includes reimbursed psychologist sessions and help for students and low-income patients
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Covid-19 spreads across France before winter vaccination rollout
Departments in south-west see rise in emergency room visits for suspected infections
Painkillers go behind counters at French chemists
Painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen are no longer freely available on pharmacy shelves in France
The medicines, which are available on demand without a prescription, now also contain clearer warnings on best practice, overdose risks, and other warnings for pregnant women.
The measure follows a recommendation from medical health agency l’Agence Nationale de Sécurité du Médicament (ANSM) following consultations with pharmacies and patient focus groups.
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