Mobilization of students from the Faculty of Pharmacy

On November 21, more than 200 students from the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier gathered at Place de la Comédie to defend the reform of the third cycle of pharmaceutical studies.

Initiated in 2016, the third-cycle reform (R3C) has not been successful for all pharmacy students. One of the main demands of the protesters is the introduction of short specialized study diplomas (DES) in pharmacy, providing comprehensive and diverse training for pharmacists.

Students also expect an improvement in their quality of life through higher pay and the provision of transport and accommodation allowances so that they can undertake internships anywhere in the country, which was also highlighted during the protests.

In total, students from 13 cities across France organized protests on November 21 in response to the call issued bythe National Association of Pharmacy Students of France (Anepf).

At the close of the Paris event, a delegation was received by the Ministry of Health and Prevention.