Sometimes you will take a prescription to a French pharmacy only to be told that it is 'not reimbursed' - here's a look at what this means, why it happens and what you can do about it.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 22 Jul 2026 17:36 CET
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What can you do if your medication is not reimbursed by social security in France? (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)
Sometimes you will take a prescription to a French pharmacy only to be told that it is 'not reimbursed' - here's a look at what this means, why it happens and what you can do about it.
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