In order to carry out the activities listed in the first paragraph of article L. 5124-1, within the limits defined by the present section, public health establishments which meet the condition set out in article L. 5124-9, create one or more pharmaceutical establishments within their walls, by decision of their board of directors. They must obtain the authorisation referred to in article L. 5124-3 for these establishments.
Subject to the provisions of this section, the pharmaceutical establishments mentioned in the first paragraph are subject to the rules of this code applicable to pharmaceutical establishments.