Access to physicians (APL)
1.5 consultations/year per inhabitant
Healthcare professional setup in Garrigues (34160)
Access to physicians (APL, DREES) in Garrigues: is the town a medical desert where a new practice is needed? Free public data.
Medical tension
Under-served — medical desert (new practice needed)
Population (INSEE)
236 inhabitants
How to read the APL
The APL (Localised Potential Accessibility, DREES) measures the number of GP consultations accessible per year per inhabitant, factoring nearby supply, travel time and demand. Below ~2.5, the town is under-served (medical desert): a new practice is needed and may open eligibility to grants (CAIM, COSCOM, priority intervention zones).
Towns <2 500 inhabitants: new pharmacy ordinance
Since 2024, towns under 2,500 inhabitants may host a pharmacy "based on population needs". Worth noting for small under-served towns.
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FAQ
- How to know if Garrigues is under-served?
- ARS zoning is published by specialty (physician / nurse / physio / dentist etc.) and revised every 2-3 years. This page reports the most recent ARS classification available in open data.
- What grants in under-served zones?
- CAIM (€50 000 general practitioner), COSCOM (team package), PIAS (nurse incentive), ZRR/FRR tax exemptions stackable. Conditions and amounts evolve — check ameli.fr.
- Why is the 75+ % a signal of opportunity?
- Aging increases care demand (GP consults, home nurse, physio, pharmacy). A town with 15%+ seniors and an under-served zone combines real need and setup grants.