concept   prescription drugs
culture   France
statement   Prescription drugs in France are easily accessible and largely covered by national health insurance.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 drug commercials France Rare on television due to strict regulations on pharmaceutical advertising 1
2 generic drugs France Viewed with suspicion and less commonly used 1
3 generic medication France Less prevalent due to cultural preference for brand-name medications and skepticism towards generics 1
4 over-the-counter drugs France Considered a convenient option for treating common ailments without visiting a doctor 1
5 patient self-medication France Seen as a challenge to the authority and expertise of healthcare professionals 1
6 prescription France Prescriptions are often covered by national health insurance, and medications can be obtained with little to no out-of-pocket cost. 1
7 prescription drugs France Prescription drugs are generally covered by health insurance and are readily available at pharmacies upon presenting a doctor's prescription. 1
8 prescription medication France Prescription medication is carefully regulated and often dispensed in specific dosage units to prevent misuse. 1