But under new rules due to come into effect next year and in 2021, homeopathy will no longer be included on the French state health insurance scheme. Although there are some variations within the carte vitale state health insurance system, at present the government generally refunds 30 percent of the cost of homeopathic medicines. Homeopathy is very popular in France, all pharmacies sell homeopathic remedies and doctors frequently prescribe homeopathic medicines in addition to conventional treatments. Around 1,300 people work in the manufacture of homeopathic medicines in France. Last year, homeopathy represented €126.8 million out of the total of approximately €20 billion for all reimbursed drugs, according to the French state health insurance provider, l'Assurance maladie.

Source: The Local October 10, 2019 07:51 UTC