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In France, most of nutritional oral supplements can be refunded under specific conditions (see Arreté du 23/03/04 - JO du 01/04/04). This is may be the case in your country. For more information, ask the Health Authorities of your country. In France, the products are reimbursed for patients suffering from the following :
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dystrophic or dermolytic epidermolysis bullosa
cystic fibrosis
HIV with malnutrition leading to weight loss equal to, or greater than, 5% of the patient’s normal weight
tumours
malignant haemoglobinopathy leading to weight loss equal to, or greater than, 5% of the patient’s normal weight
neuromuscular diseases leading to weight loss equal to, or greater than, 5% of the patient’s normal weight or children whose weight and height does not increase for a period of 6 months. |
Products reimbursed under the LPP scheme :
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dairy drinks
fruit drinks
soups
mixed or instant meals
cream desserts
high-protein or high-calorie powders
food enrichment powders |
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