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Article R5126-31 of the French Public Health Code

The pharmacy for internal use must be set up or transferred within one year of the date on which the authorisation is deemed to have been obtained or has been notified by any means that provides a definite date of receipt.

At the end of this period, any authorisation that has remained without effect lapses. However, if justification is provided before the expiry of this period, it may be extended by decision of the competent administrative authority referred to in Article L. 5126-4.

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Article R5126-31

La création ou le transfert de la pharmacie à usage intérieur est réalisé dans un délai d’un an à compter du jour où l’autorisation est réputée acquise ou a été notifiée par tout moyen donnant date certaine à sa réception.


A l’issue de ce délai, l’autorisation restée sans effet devient caduque. Toutefois, sur justification produite avant l’expiration de ce délai, celui-ci peut être prorogé par décision de l’autorité administrative compétente mentionnée à l’article L. 5126-4.

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