Regulatory changeIn effectSocial security and healthcareNational

Free condoms in pharmacies for under-26s: one pack per dispensing

Decree No. 2026-107 of 18 February 2026, implementing Article L. 160-14 of the Social Security Code as amended by Article 39 of the 2024 Social Security Financing Act, restores Article D. 160-13: coverage without patient contribution of internal and external condoms for under-26s is limited to condoms on the list of reimbursable products, up to one listed pack per insured person each time a community pharmacist dispenses them.

Measure originators

InitiatorEPR
Stéphanie Rist
Ensemble pour la République
Impact on public finances

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Effective date
21 February 2026

Measure impact

Insured people under 26: from 21 February 2026, each pharmacy visit entitles them to one free pack of internal or external condoms listed by health insurance.

Official references

Law number: Décret n° 2026-107 du 18 février 2026
Official Journal: JORF n° 0043 du 20 février 2026

Procedure timeline

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21 February 2026

Entry into force

Application

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Entrée en vigueur le lendemain de la publication
Completed
20 February 2026

Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication du décret n° 2026-107 au JORF n° 0043