"This will inevitably lead to the closure of small pharmacies": in Creuse, pharmacists are resisting
The strike by on-call pharmacies is particularly widespread in the Creuse department, where the disappearance of pharmacies is threatening the vitality of villages.
By Alix Vermande , correspondent in Guéret (Creuse)"I understand better and I support them." In Guéret, Sylvie emerged well informed from her exchange with her pharmacist. The retired woman from Creuse had noticed, in recent weeks, difficulties finding an open pharmacy on call . Most are on strike in the department to oppose the reduction in discounts on generic drugs . "It's normal not to let it happen," comments the woman from Guéret. "They are business leaders, and if we touch their profits, it could put them in danger."
Potential financial difficulties confirmed by his pharmacist, who "fears having to lay off an employee or close the business." With all that this could mean for patients and customers.
Le Parisien
