French unveil plan to save €350m through greater use of generics
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The French government has unveiled plans to boost the prescribing and dispensing of generic medicines, with a view to making an additional €350m in savings over the next three years. Most of the measures are aimed at healthcare professionals and the public, although the authorities have called on pharmaceutical firms to help by printing the INN more prominently on product packs.