"High street drugstore chain DM expects to launch an online pharmacy in the coming weeks, according to a report by business publication Handelsblatt. Rossmann and supermarket giant Lidl are reportedly preparing to follow suit, with plans to offer non-prescription (over-the-counter, OTC) medicines via their websites. To comply with German law, which restricts pharmacy operations to licensed pharmacists, the companies plan to ship medicines from neighbouring countries DM from the Czech Republic and Rossmann from the Netherlands."
"Many foreign residents in Germany, used to picking up painkillers or cold remedies at supermarkets or drugstores in their home countries, will welcome the change. Until now, German law has meant that even basic medicines like paracetamol or ibuprofen could only be bought at pharmacies (Apotheken), although certain low-risk remedies such as vitamin supplements or herbal teas can already be found in drugstores or supermarkets. The planned move by DM and others will allow consumers to order many OTC medicines online, potentially at lower prices."
Leading German drugstore chains are launching online pharmacies to offer over-the-counter (OTC) medicines through their websites. DM plans to ship medicines from the Czech Republic and Rossmann plans to ship from the Netherlands to comply with German pharmacy licensing laws. Lidl is reportedly preparing similar services. Consumers will gain easier online access to painkillers and cold remedies, potential price reductions, and the option to collect online orders at in-store pickup points. A Sempora Consulting survey found about two-thirds of respondents would consider buying OTC medicines from trusted chains like DM and Rossmann. Physical stores in Germany will still be barred from selling common OTC medicines.
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