A pharmacist or veterinary surgeon providing a replacement must register for this purpose with the order to which he belongs and register his diploma, under the conditions provided for in article L. 4221-16 for pharmacists or under the conditions provided for in article L. 241-1 of the rural and maritime fishing code for veterinary surgeons.
The acting pharmacist or veterinary surgeon in charge and the acting pharmacist or veterinary surgeon delegate mentioned in articles R. 5142-26 and R. 5142-27 must go through the same formalities when they are appointed.