Health objectives outlined

Marine Le Pen outlined several health-related goals during her presentation of the "counter-budget" on October 6, which forms part of her broader plan for the next five-year term she aims to run for. These objectives include reorganizing the Social Security system to make it "deeply simplified" and addressing budgetary uncertainties in the sector.

Social Security reforms proposed

Le Pen criticized the lack of proper certification of accounts for some branches of the Social Security system. She claimed that reorganizing the system would allow for structural savings and help combat fraud, according to statements she made during the presentation.

Prescription controls and healthcare funding

The candidate also mentioned plans to improve prescription controls and the organization of the healthcare system to fund expenses related to aging and medical innovations. However, she did not specify what these controls would entail or which prescriptions would be affected.

New access rights to care

Le Pen announced "new rights for access to care," particularly in areas like dental care, glasses, and hearing aids. These measures are already included in her budgetary plan and will be detailed in the coming months, though specifics remain unclear at this time.

Health team appointment

The health aspect of Le Pen’s program will be managed by a new team. On October 9, her party, the National Rally (RN), announced the appointment of Senator Laurent Castillo, a university professor and hospital practitioner, as the coordinator of the "Health Pole" for the presidential campaign.

Unaddressed pharmacy issues

Several key issues affecting pharmacists, such as the territorial coverage of pharmacies, their remuneration, drug shortages, and the evolution of their roles, have not yet been addressed in Le Pen’s health plan. When asked about these topics, her campaign team did not provide responses.