# Reimbursement of menstrual protection: rollout and shortages in pharmacies > Since October 1, 2026, those under 26 can obtain free menstrual cups and period underwear in pharmacies. At the end of October, the Brittany region announced it was ready to cover menstrual protection under a public health and waste reduction approach. Some pharmacies in Vitry-le-François and Laon, however, report supply difficulties and are still awaiting their stocks. Period underwear made in Saint-André is now sold in pharmacies and reimbursed, illustrating the rollout of the system. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in 2 departments (Aisne, Marne), followed from 26 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. 4 articles from 3 sources (health); last updated on 31 October 2026 at 11:00. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health - Place: Aisne, Marne - First detected: 26 October 2026 at 17:50 - Updated: 31 October 2026 at 11:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/87-reimbursement-of-menstrual-protection-rollout-and-shortages-in-pharmacies ## Coverage angles Central media mainly cover the concrete implementation of the reimbursement, between queues in pharmacies and stock shortages, while the right-wing media highlights the Brittany region's commitment and the cost and public health issues. **Common ground** - Reimbursement of menstrual protection for those under 26 has been in effect since October 1, 2026 - Menstrual cups and period underwear are now available or awaited in pharmacies - The Brittany region announces it wants to cover menstrual protection **Differences** - Central media describe supply difficulties and missing stocks in pharmacies, an angle absent from the right-wing article - The right-wing media stresses the financial cost and health taboos, elements little developed in the central articles ## Timeline (4 events) ### 26 October 2026 — [La Bretagne se prépare à rembourser les protections menstruelles](https://acturadar.com/en/events/868-la-bretagne-se-prepare-a-rembourser-les-protections-menstruelles.md) La région Bretagne annonce être prête à prendre en charge les protections menstruelles, dans une logique de santé publique et de réduction des déchets. 1 sources, 1 articles · Bretagne ### 27 October 2026 — [Culottes menstruelles remboursées : des pharmacies encore en attente de stock à Vitry-le-François](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1917-culottes-menstruelles-remboursees-des-pharmacies-encore-en-attente-de-stock-a.md) Depuis le 1er octobre 2026, les moins de 26 ans peuvent obtenir gratuitement des coupes et culottes menstruelles en pharmacie. Certaines officines, dont à Vitry-le-François, attendent encore leurs stocks. 1 sources, 1 articles · Vitry-le-François — Marne ### 29 October 2026 — [Culottes menstruelles remboursées : une production de Saint-André vendue en pharmacie](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3835-culottes-menstruelles-remboursees-une-production-de-saint-andre-vendue-en.md) Des culottes menstruelles fabriquées à Saint-André sont désormais vendues en pharmacie et remboursées, illustrant la montée en charge du dispositif de prise en charge. 1 sources, 1 articles · Saint-André ### 31 October 2026 — [Culottes menstruelles remboursables presque introuvables dans les pharmacies de Laon](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5719-culottes-menstruelles-remboursables-presque-introuvables-dans-les-pharmacies-de.md) Depuis le 1er octobre, les protections menstruelles réutilisables sont remboursables, mais les pharmacies de Laon peinent à être approvisionnées. 1 sources, 1 articles · Laon — Aisne --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Reimbursement of menstrual protection: rollout and shortages in pharmacies”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/87-reimbursement-of-menstrual-protection-rollout-and-shortages-in-pharmacies Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology