The document discusses changes in the pharmacy sector in France and strategies adopted by cooperatives. It notes that wholesalers are suffering from increased direct sales from manufacturers to pharmacies. New risks have emerged with the opening of pharmacy capital to non-pharmacists and potential introduction of a UK-style pricing model. Cooperatives are consolidating wholesale activities, competing at national levels, and connecting with pharmacy groups. One cooperative's new economic model provides dividends to pharmacists based on purchases and allows capital ownership to support their independence.