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

Article L5125-39

An order issued by the Minister for Health defines the technical rules applicable to e-commerce websites for medicinal products, relating to the protection of health data, website functionalities and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Materials vigilance.

Article L5212-3

A decree in the Council of State specifies the procedures for implementing the rules applicable to vigilance exercised over the devices mentioned in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the Europe…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Advertising

Article L5213-3

Medical devices and their accessories that are reimbursed or financed, even partially, by compulsory health insurance schemes may not be advertised to the public, with the exception of medical devices…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Substances which may be used in the manufacture of veterinary medicinal products.

Article L5144-3

Decrees issued after obtaining the opinion of the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety lay down the other procedures for applying this Title. Exemptions from the prov…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Board of Directors and Director.

Article L5322-3

The procedures for applying the provisions of this chapter shall be determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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