National Council of Pharmacists Calls for Urgent Intervention to Resolve Crisis
The National Council of Pharmacists issued a statement today, Thursday, December 11, 2025, announcing that a letter has been sent to the head of government, requesting urgent intervention to accelerate the payment of outstanding amounts owed by the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) to pharmacists, which would help put an end to the crisis.
Key Demands
The National Council has called for the implementation of sustainable mechanisms to ensure respect for payment deadlines and the opening of a responsible dialogue between all parties involved, in order to ensure continuity of services to patients and preserve the pharmaceutical sector.
Regret Over Suspension of "Tiers Payant" System
The Council expressed regret over the suspension of the "tiers payant" system and its consequences on the financial capacity of patients, particularly those with limited income.
Financial Crisis in Pharmacies
The Council highlighted that the Union of Pharmacy Owners (SPOT) was forced to make this decision due to the non-payment of outstanding amounts by the CNAM to pharmacists over several months, which has triggered a financial crisis affecting private pharmacies and the pharmaceutical sector, putting its sustainability at risk.
Warning Against Prolonged Crisis
The Council warned against the continuation of the crisis, which could have severe consequences on the country's pharmaceutical sovereignty and undermine the drug distribution system, which is a model to be followed.
Commitment to Finding Solutions
The National Council emphasized its willingness to contribute effectively to finding solutions that guarantee the interests of patients and preserve the stability of the pharmaceutical sector.
Recent Developments
It is worth noting that the CNAM announced in a statement published yesterday, Wednesday, that social security beneficiaries enrolled in the private care regime will be able to exceptionally benefit from the reimbursement of medication costs purchased in private pharmacies from December 8, following the SPOT's "unilateral decision" to suspend the "tiers payant" regime from the same date.
