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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Contraceptives.

Article L5134-3

The following are determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat:1° Measures for the application of Article L. 5134-1;2° The specific conditions for issuing contraceptives in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Ma…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Raw materials for pharmaceutical use.

Article L5138-3

Raw materials for pharmaceutical use comply with pharmacopoeia specifications where these exist. Active substances used as starting materials in medicinal products for human use are manufactured and d…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Electronic trade in medicinal products by a dispensing pharmacy

Article L5125-34

Only medicinal products that are not subject to compulsory prescription may be traded electronically.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Foodstuffs intended for special medical purposes

Article L5137-3

When the consumption of a foodstuff intended for special medical purposes may present serious health risks if misused, the producer and distributor shall notify the competent administrative authority…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Electronic trade in medicinal products by a dispensing pharmacy

Article L5125-35

The creation of the pharmacy's e-commerce website for medicinal products provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 5125-33 is subject to the existence of the licence referred to in article L.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L5125-31

Pharmacy pharmacies may only be advertised in accordance with the conditions laid down by regulation.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Electronic trade in medicinal products by a dispensing pharmacy

Article L5125-36

The creation of the pharmacy's e-commerce website for medicinal products is subject to prior declaration to the Director General of the regional health agency with territorial jurisdiction. The pharma…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Pharmacy inspection.

Article L5127-3

The inspectors referred to in Article L. 5127-1 shall report to the competent authorities any breaches of professional pharmacy rules that they observe in the course of their duties. They shall carry…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Electronic trade in medicinal products by a dispensing pharmacy

Article L5125-38

If the pharmacy referred to in Article L. 5125-22 ceases to operate, its website will be closed.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Pharmacies for internal use.

Article L5126-3

I. - An in-house pharmacy is managed by a pharmacist. The latter is responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Code relating to pharmaceutical activity. II. - Pharmacists practising within…

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