Valérie Deloge· PfE

Nuanced

In France in 2025, everyday medicines (paracetamol, amoxicillin, psychotropics, etc.) were in short supply or out of stock.

Omissions

• The ECA Special Report 19/2025 on Critical shortages of medicines documents systemic shortages across the EU including antibiotics, but does not provide France-specific data for all mentioned medicines
• The PGEU Medicines Shortages Report 2025 was published in March 2026, after the session date of 2026-01-19, though it covers 2025 data
• The shortages mentioned are part of a long-standing European issue, with France experiencing these tensions alongside other EU member states

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Court of Auditors - Special Report 19/2025: Critical shortages of medicinesCritical shortages of antibiotics and other essential medicines occurred in 2025, with systemic issues affecting EU-wide medicine supply chains
• PrimaryPharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) - Medicines Shortages Report 2025Long-standing shortages were reported for ADHD medicines, antipsychotics (psychotropics), oncology treatments, antibiotics (including amoxicillin), and hormonal therapies throughout 2025
• SecondaryLe Monde - Paracetamol, amoxicillin: Pediatric drug shortages worry French professionalsFrance experienced shortages of paracetamol and amoxicillin in oral form for pediatric use as of December 2022, establishing a pattern of recurring shortages