AthensThursday December 8th, 2016

Second OTC and Cosmetics conference

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Selfcare in FranceMain facts to keep in mind

Because France must make a decision and we need to demonstrate

that selfcare is beneficial to France...

There are still a few obstacles...

... but globally, the signs indicate to go ahead !

Why a manifest ?

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We have real strong points

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Relative difference in the price ofself-medication medecines

in France (%)

4,69€

+105%+95%

6%

+34%

+71%+43%

-41%

The symptoms disappeared and the patient

did not need to consult a doctor

The French people are ready !

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FOR THE FRENCH PEOPLE QUESTIONED

Are willing to finance the treatment for

their own minor health issues

Treated minor symptoms by taking OTC medicine, in the use conditions

indicated, with pharmacist advice and without consulting a doctor during the

past 12 months

The GP’s are in favour of selfcare

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GENERAL PRACTIONERS CONSIDER THAT

of their patients are able to take care of their

own health by taking OTC medicine, in the use

conditions indicated, with pharmacist advice

and without consulting a doctor

enable doctors to focus on more

severe health conditions

of the patients they see in consultation

could use responsible self-medication

reduce health care spendings

• The pharmacist gives key advicewithin a self-medication approach

• His role could be developed by positioning selfcare as the first step in the health care process for minor health issues.

The pharmacist plays a key rolein the self-medication process

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The health care system is in danger today ! It must evolveThe health care chain is saturated...

The development of selfcare : a necessity in order to reorganise the health care

system...

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Developing selfcare contributes to the creation ofa more positive and efficient model

• The French Public Health insurance has major financing issues. The development of selfcare would contribute to maintainsustainable, solidarity-based financing for severe and/or long-term pathologies.

• Thanks to the development of selfcare1.5 billion euros can be savedin one year

... and ensure sustainable financingby the French Public Health insurance

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« My health, my choice » The manifest

• Our purposeConvince the authorities and political decision-makers of the potential of selfcare and give them a “turnkey” solution to develop it.

• Our targetThe major elections coming up in 2017 (election platforms currently under preparation) are a unique opportunity to start changing things.

But it also provides a discussion and reflection rationale to interface with the sector’s stakeholders : health care professionals, trade unions and professional federations, think tanks, local officials, etc…

• Selfcare facts

• Selfcare : a strategic asset yet to be exploited to reorganise the health care chain

• The economic challenge of self-medication in France : nearly 1.5 billion euros in one year are at stake !

• How we can develop self-medication in France ?

Key elements of the manifest

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How to develop self-medication in France ?

• Reform the financial coverage and develop the self-medication medicine offer

• Associate health care professionals and patients to this new health care strategy

• Facilitate self-medication and ensure it is financially accessible in order to obtain patient support

Focus on our recommendations

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« My health, my choice » : the general public information campaign

In pharmacies...

On the radio...

On internet ...

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+Communiqué

In 2017, more actions are planned…

Target : politiciansTarget : general public

Open lettersent

personallyto each

politician

Open letterpublished in newspapers

+Press release

+Information programme

Thank you for your attention !

To download the manifest in English, kindly see : www.masantemonchoix.org