Change of scenery in pharmacies by politics and e-commerce

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• History of pharmacies
• Basic principles in the branch of German pharmacies
  • regulative framework
  • political dimensions
  • health care market
  • sales trend
  • structure of pharmacies
  • job market in pharmacies
  • value Added Tax in the EU
  • discount contracts
• Trends and tendencies of change in pharmacies
  • mail order business with drugs
  • 0800 DocMorris.com
  • Mycare.de and other domestic pendants
  • Differences between traditional and discount pharmacies
  • Foresight
• Review in other national systems
  • Urban clustering and accessibility concerns for rural areas
  • Be Aware of false expectations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to analyze the significant changes occurring in the German pharmacy landscape, particularly focusing on the impact of e-commerce and political regulations. It examines the consequences of these changes on the profession, business models, and the overall healthcare system.

• The impact of e-commerce on traditional pharmacies.
• The influence of political regulations and healthcare policies on the pharmacy industry.
• The changing role of pharmacists in the healthcare system.
• Comparison of the German pharmacy system with those of other countries.
• Analysis of trends and future prospects for pharmacies.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Introduction sets the context by describing the author's observations of changes within the pharmacy sector over the past three decades. The History of Pharmacies section traces the evolution of pharmacies from their origins to their current state, highlighting key historical events and shifts in their roles. The Basic Principles section details the regulatory framework and socio-political context governing German pharmacies, covering areas such as work regulations, the healthcare market, sales trends, and the job market. The section on Trends and Tendencies explores the rise of mail-order pharmacies, comparing traditional and discount models and offering insights into future predictions. Finally, a review of other national systems provides a comparative perspective.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

E-commerce, political regulation, healthcare policy, German pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, discount pharmacies, pharmaceutical industry, healthcare market, professional role of pharmacists, European Union, competition, regulatory framework.