If the pharmacist or veterinary surgeon responsible or delegated is absent or unable to carry out his/her duties, he/she may not be replaced for more than one year, except in the event of national service or recall to national service. In this case, the replacement is extended until the impediment ceases.
When the replacement exceeds thirty consecutive days, the person concerned must inform the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail of the name, address and position of his replacement.
The identity of pharmacists or veterinarians providing replacements and the dates and duration of these replacements are kept in the establishment for a period of five years.