FREE CONDOM 2023. Since January 1, 2023, all young people (including minors) under the age of 26 can obtain free condoms from pharmacies. How ? Of all brands?
[Mise à jour le 3 janvier 2023 à 12h05] Protecting yourself during sexual intercourse prevents the risk of sexually transmitted infections (HIV, chlamydia, etc.). the condom prices are no longer an excuse ! Since January 1, 2023, some male condoms are free for young people under 26 (including minors) in pharmaciesas Emmanuel Macron announced on December 8 and 9, 2022. Free condoms are in addition to other measures already taken or planned in the Financing bill for Social Security 2023 (PLFSS) like the free contraception for women up to and including 25 years old; the 100% emergency contraception coveragewithout prescription, for all women, thewidespread access to HIV testing in all medical biology laboratories without a prescription and with 100% reimbursement. How get free condoms in pharmacies ? What brands ? How far age ? Practical Guide.
I announced yesterday that condoms would be free for all 18-25 year olds. This measure, you asked me to extend it to minors. Bank. pic.twitter.com/B7bj0RObA6
—Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 9, 2022
Where can I find free condoms?
The cost of condoms can sometimes be a barrier to their use. It is possible to receive for free:
- In pharmacy (not all brands are affected)
- In the anonymous and free testing centers : CDAG – To find a screening center
- Close to AIDS associations
- Near school nurse
- In the family planning and PMI
- With some social workers
- In youth meeting places (MJC for example)
- In some hospital services
- In the youth listening points
Can we get free condoms in pharmacies?
Yes, since January 1, 2023. All under 26 years old can get free male condoms from pharmacies. But only certain brands are affected.
What brands of free condoms are there?
From January 1, 2023, condoms on the list of reimbursable products LPPR can be dispensed and covered 100% by Health Insurance, without medical prescription for people under 26, male or female, indicates theUSPO (Union of community pharmacists’ unions). Two brands are concerned: Eden® (Majorelle laboratory, box of 6 or 12 or 24) and Sortez Couverts® (Polidis laboratory, box of 12).
Who can get free condoms?
Since January 1, 2023, everyone under 26 can get male condoms for free from pharmacies. Contraception was already free for minors (-18 years old) on prescription.
Can minors have free condoms?
“We are going to set up this Politics [de gratuité des préservatifs] for all minors and adults up to 25 years old” from January 1, 2023, in pharmaciesannounced Emmanuel Macron on December 9, 2022 on Twitter. It is now done! Minors can get free condoms from pharmacies (Eden and Sortez Couverts brands!). Beforefree condoms were only possible from screening centerscertain associations and school infirmaries.
Contraception is free when you are a minor
Some manufacturers offer to receive free samples of condoms for testing. They can be added on request to an order or be sent free of charge with a contribution to the shipping costs. Sites like “your free samples” offer to receive free samples of condoms. Simply register on the platform.
Since December 10, 2018, it is possible to obtain prescription condoms. To get the latter, just go to a doctor or midwife. “You can when you are a young person or when you present particular risks, or not moreover, when you are a woman or when you are a man, go to see your doctor and have condoms reimbursed on medical prescription“, had declared Agnes Buzynthen Minister of Solidarity and Health on France Inter.
Sources: Gouvernement.fr / Ameli