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Bauhaus illustration of biosimilar dispensing, a verification workflow and pharmacy QMS

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Biosimilar dispensing: how pharmacies can control substitution and retaxation risk

Section 40c of the German Medicinal Products Directive turns substitution into a structured product, device, counselling and documentation process

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Bauhaus illustration of digital oncology support, patient signals and an escalation pathway

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Digital support in oncology: an app works only when action is clearly organised

Patient-reported outcomes can reveal deterioration earlier, but reliable escalation, personal response and safe processes determine their value

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Bauhaus illustration of a serialised medicine pack and connected pharmaceutical supply chain

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Pharma traceability: why serial numbers alone do not create a resilient supply chain

DSCSA data strengthens tracing and protection from illegitimate products, while capacity, quality and sourcing risk require additional visibility

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Bauhaus map of a China-Europe air-cargo route with temperature monitoring and controlled handovers

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New China–Europe air-cargo capacity: what makes a pharma lane dependable

More hub and flight capacity creates options, but pharmaceutical quality requires risk-based lane qualification and controlled handovers

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacy team preparing influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations with digital billing and documented vaccination remuneration.

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Pharmacy vaccination fees 2026: €12.99 for influenza and €13.73 for COVID-19

New remuneration applies from 1 September 2026, with distinct rules for the main service, consumables, vaccine procurement and billing

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Bauhaus illustration of new medicines moving from European assessment through pharmacies and wholesale into patient supply

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New medicines for Europe: what the CHMP’s summer 2026 recommendations mean for pharmacies and supply chains

Eighteen positive recommendations in June and July open new treatment options while increasing the demands on launch planning, product data, procurement, counselling and pharmaceutical logistics.

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Modernist illustration of a mail-order pharmacy with a medicine parcel, qualified logistics lane, temperature control and documented GDP quality process.

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Germany clears pharmacy reform regulation: GDP becomes the test for mail-order pharmacies and logistics

Brussels accepts the amended shipping rules – full responsibility for medicine quality remains with the dispatching pharmacy, reshaping QMS, contracts and logistics oversight

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacy team balancing traditional medicine supply, digital advice and new healthcare services.

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A brave new pharmacy world? Not every pharmacy will manage the transition

Prevention, diagnostics and digital processes are reshaping community pharmacy – but a viable future requires strategy, capital, people and disciplined execution

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacist systematically checking a biosimilar prescription, pre-filled pen and digital substitution data.

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Biosimilar dispensing in 2026: clear prescriptions, safe substitution, lower reimbursement risk

How pharmacies can assess biologics systematically, match devices correctly and embed the new substitution logic in their QMS

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacist and logistics manager reviewing energy costs, medicine boxes and delivery routes.

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July 2026 wholesale prices: impact on pharmacies and pharma logistics

The overall index rose by 5.3% – route costs, cold chains, packaging, warehouse technology and transparent cost-to-serve now deserve attention

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Modernist illustration of a long regulatory route from a medicine dossier through a pharmacy to a waiting patient.

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569-day submission gap: why innovative medicines reach Switzerland later

Swissmedic reviews competitively, but late filing, pricing and reimbursement extend the path to routine patient access

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacist checking a medicine refrigerator and storage area during summer heat.

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Heat protection in pharmacies: safeguarding medicines, cooling and operations

Why temperature monitoring, QMS, occupational safety, emergency preparedness and patient advice belong together

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Modernist illustration of two pharmacists preparing a vaccination room with digital practice planning.

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wirimpfen.com: practical guidance for vaccination pharmacies

GSK brings together starter guidance, checklists and training – how pharmacies can turn it into a safe vaccination process

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacy owner balancing medicines, purchasing benefits and operating costs.

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Rx cash discounts set to return: why total return matters more than percentages

What pharmacies should now prepare for wholesale terms, liquidity and supply reliability

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Modernist illustration of a healthcare professional with an oral tablet and a pathway from laboratory to pharmacy.

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Orforglipron: UK authorises Europe's first GLP-1 tablet

Eli Lilly's Foundayo gains UK approval for weight management and type 2 diabetes

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Modernist illustration of a confidential conversation between a patient, doctor and pharmacist behind a protective screen.

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Intelligence-service reform: health professions demand full protection for patient confidentiality

ABDA, the German Medical Association and KBV warn of gaps in professional secrecy

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Modernist illustration of a paediatric clinician advising a parent with an infant about vaccination.

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MenQuadfi: EU authorisation now covers infants from six weeks

Expanded vaccination option for infants – tiger.PHARMA supports procurement and availability

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacy team beside an organised QMS workflow, emergency stock and checklist.

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Pharmacy quality management system (QMS) with crisis preparedness

Mandatory crisis preparedness in the QMS

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacist facing a nearly empty medicine shelf with alternative sourcing routes.

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Estradiol shortage

What patients and healthcare providers need to know

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Modernist illustration of a pharmaceutical crisis team verifying information and coordinating clear communication routes.

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Pharmaceutical crisis communications

Using data and law as a firewall

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Modernist illustration of a temperature-controlled medicine delivery from cold storage through a vehicle to a pharmacy.

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Pharmaceutical logistics for Wegovy and Mounjaro

Mass market meets cold chain: why Wegovy and Mounjaro require algorithmic temperature clustering

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Modernist illustration of a dedicated pharmacy server securely connecting orders with several wholesalers.

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MSV3.tiger: providing a dedicated MSV3 server for pharmacies

An all-inclusive MSV3 interface for pharmaceuticals

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacy owner planning cash reserves, payment terms and medicine stock.

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The return of cash discounts in 2026: is your pharmacy liquid enough?

Is your pharmacy financially prepared?

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacist balancing prescription work, remuneration and ongoing operating costs.

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Pharmacy fixed fee: increase to €9

What pharmacies need to do now

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacist reviewing pack inventory and sourcing alternatives during a medicine shortage.

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Quetiapine shortage

Patients can still be supplied

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Modernist illustration of a pharmacy team delivering a pharmaceutical service with structured documentation.

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The pseudo-boost for pharmaceutical services

Why the pharmaceutical services initiative collides with economic reality

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Modernist illustration of a cross-border mail-order pharmacy with a medicine parcel, logistics route and consultation.

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Mail-order pharmacy from the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic as a new location for European mail-order pharmacies?

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