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French doctors begin 10-day strike: most GP surgeries expected to close
Patients needing care should turn to pharmacies, on-call doctors, or emergency wards
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Can I ask for branded medicine instead of generic at a French pharmacy?
Non-brand drugs are generally cheaper but contain similar ingredients
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Which medical appointments will see higher fees in France in 2026?
We look at specialists affected and how reimbursement for patients will work for new tariffs
Free dental checks in France extended to age 24
Young people in France are now entitled to one free dental health check every three years from age 6 to 24.
Up to now, free checks have been available for children aged between six and 18, but have now been extended to include France’s 1.5million people aged 18 to 24, who will receive a free voucher, valid for a year, to cover the cost of a check-up.
