Antidepressants: a Shortage that Worries

Since the beginning of 2025, some antidepressants have been out of stock in many pharmacies. Seven million French people regularly take them. The reason for their shortages is first and foremost the rise in global demand. Health professionals also denounce the lack of interest of laboratories. Finally, France buys them less expensive than other countries. The drug agency has taken several emergency measures, including the ban on exports of psych…