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Article L5124-17-2 of the French Public Health Code

Wholesaler-distributors are required to comply with the public service obligations determined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat within their distribution territory.

They ensure continuous supply to the national market in order to cover the needs of patients in their area of distribution. They participate in the prevention and management of drug shortages, as part of the public service obligations mentioned in the first paragraph.

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Article L5124-17-2

Les grossistes-répartiteurs sont tenus de respecter sur leur territoire de répartition les obligations de service public déterminées par décret en Conseil d’Etat.

Ils assurent l’approvisionnement continu du marché national de manière à couvrir les besoins des patients sur leur territoire de répartition. Ils participent à la prévention et à la gestion des ruptures de médicaments, au titre des obligations de service public mentionnées au premier alinéa.

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