Competition Law, Health Law

Prescription Drug Vending Machine Banned by Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court

The Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court just upheld a ban (g) on vending machines for prescription drugs. The Dutch chain of Doc Morris pharmacies had installed the machine in the 2000-person village of Hüffenhardt, near Heilbronn, which had no resident pharmacist of its own. Customers received the drugs after a brief "counseling" session by video. It… Continue reading Prescription Drug Vending Machine Banned by Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court