AfD Parliamentary Group Calls for Strengthening of Pharmacies
Berlin. The AfD parliamentary group has tabled a motion in the Bundestag calling for the strengthening of pharmacies. Among other things, the motion calls for the reduction of bureaucratic hurdles for pharmacies, the expansion of their range of services, and the improvement of their economic situation.
According to the AfD, pharmacies are “an indispensable part of our healthcare system” and “make a significant contribution to the health of the population.” However, the motion argues that pharmacies are currently facing numerous challenges, such as increasing competition from online pharmacies and the growing regulatory burden.
The AfD’s motion calls for a number of measures to strengthen pharmacies, including:
- Reducing bureaucratic hurdles for pharmacies, such as by simplifying the approval process for new pharmacies and reducing the number of inspections.
- Expanding the range of services offered by pharmacies, such as by allowing them to offer vaccinations and other healthcare services.
- Improving the economic situation of pharmacies, such as by increasing reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and providing financial support to pharmacies in rural areas.
The AfD’s motion is unlikely to be passed into law, as the party is in the opposition in the Bundestag. However, the motion highlights the concerns of some pharmacists about the challenges facing their profession.
Background:
Pharmacies in Germany are facing a number of challenges, including:
- Increasing competition from online pharmacies: Online pharmacies offer lower prices and greater convenience than traditional pharmacies. This has led to a decline in sales at traditional pharmacies.
- Growing regulatory burden: Pharmacies are subject to a number of regulations, such as those governing the storage and dispensing of prescription drugs. These regulations can be costly and time-consuming to comply with.
- Declining reimbursement rates: The reimbursement rates for prescription drugs have been declining in recent years. This has put pressure on pharmacies’ profitability.
These challenges have led to a number of protests by pharmacists in recent years. In 2019, pharmacists in Germany held a nationwide strike to protest against the declining reimbursement rates.
The AfD’s motion to strengthen pharmacies is unlikely to be passed into law, but it highlights the concerns of some pharmacists about the challenges facing their profession.
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