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According to the 2006 Report of the Health Consumer Powerhouse, the French health care system ranks first among those of the 25 EU Member States.
Official figures published in July 2006, put French health care expenditure at 11.14% of GDP.
Pharmacists train in faculties of pharmacy. The production and distribution of medicines is regulated by government. Prices and reimbursement rates are determined by departmental order. Although pharmacies are private undertakings, they must comply with government demographic norms which determine where they may operate.
