The Administrative Court of Cologne has ruled that the publisher "Wort & Bild" as the operator of "Apotheken Umschau" cannot assert a claim for injunction against the federal health portal "gesund.bund.de," as it lacks the standing to sue and there is no violation of public law claims. #Gesundheitsportal #Pressefreiheit #Wettbewerbsrecht (translated)
Pharmacies now enable video consultations with doctors to improve digital health services. (translated)
The Medical Chamber maintains its resistance to the planned vaccination in pharmacies, but emphasizes the necessity of medical expertise to ensure optimal medical care, while the implementation of the program is aimed for the beginning of 2027 to increase vaccination rates in Austria. #Impfung #Ärztekammer #Gesundheitsversorgung (translated)
The Pharmacy Chamber is urging the introduction of vaccinations in pharmacies starting in January 2027 to increase the low vaccination rates in Austria and emphasizes that this will not take anything away from doctors but could generally increase the willingness to vaccinate. #Impfungen #Apotheken #Gesundheit (translated)
The Greens in Lower Austria propose the development of an app called "NOEDOC" to quickly guide patients to the right doctors and pharmacies, while their proposal is criticized as inadequate by the Neos. #Gesundheitsversorgung #Niederösterreich #AppEntwicklung (translated)
Coxx wrote that a current Google search for the Panda Pharmacy in Bielefeld shows competing pharmacies. Coxx asked whether this is in the business interest of Elisabeth Kutter. https://t.co/DzeVuvduU2 #Apotheke #Bielefeld #Konkurrenz (translated)
The association of vaccine manufacturers is calling for a swift legal start for vaccinations in pharmacies due to declining vaccination rates, which is expected to become a reality by 2027. #Impfung #Apotheken #Gesundheitsversorgung (translated)
Kolja Barghoorn wrote that cafés in Berlin like "Eule im Park" did not want AfD voters, and now a pharmacist in Bielefeld also does not want to accept money from AfD voters. He asked whether this was wise in light of what he believes to be strong competition from online pharmacies for brick-and-mortar pharmacies. https://t.co/YiKm27CQXa #Berlin #Bielefeld #AfD (translated)
From January, vaccination in pharmacies is expected to be possible, but the corresponding law is still pending. (translated)
The Austrian government has decided to allow vaccinations in pharmacies to facilitate access to vaccine availability and increase vaccination rates, while negotiations for the launch in January 2027 are still ongoing. #ImpfungInApotheken #Gesundheitsversorgung #ZugangZuImpfungen (translated)
Tim Freiheit wrote that pharmacies are subject to a contracting obligation under § 17 of the Pharmacy Operating Regulations and may not refuse customers with a valid prescription, as this is part of their supply mandate. A woman therefore has a problem when someone appears in the pharmacy wearing an AfD shirt – especially with 100 people. https://t.co/25xmkM1NX0 #Apotheke #Gesundheit #Versorgung (translated)
The pharmacists in Austria are calling for an extension of their role as healthcare providers to offer vaccinations and other medical services in order to alleviate the healthcare system and increase the vaccination rate. #Apotheken #Impfung #Gesundheitssystem (translated)
Vaccination in pharmacies could become a reality in 2027, provided that the parties involved reach an agreement and open questions, particularly regarding staff training, are clarified. #Impfungen #Apotheken #Gesundheitspolitik (translated)
Vaccination must be as simple as possible. "Vaccination must be as simple as possible. That is why vaccination in pharmacies is a real concern for us. The negotiations are on a good path," says State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) in response to inquiries. #Impfungen #Österreich #Apotheken (translated)
The 450 million euros are fully utilized until the end of 2028. But: "The 450 million euros are fully utilized until the end of 2028," says Andreas Huss, chairman of the Austrian Health Fund (ÖGK). #Impfungen #Österreich #Apotheken (translated)
From 2027, vaccinations will be allowed in Austrian pharmacies, but the financial aspects are still unclear, which raises concerns about the implementation. #Impfungen #Österreich #Apotheken (translated)
From 2027, adult vaccinations should be possible in Austrian pharmacies, but the financing and specific conditions still need to be clarified. #Impfungen #Apotheken #Gesundheitsversorgung (translated)
"Vaccination must be as simple as possible. Therefore, vaccination in pharmacies is truly close to our hearts. The negotiations are going well," says State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) when asked. #ImpfungenInApotheken #Österreich #Gesundheitsversorgung (translated)
This year, the possibility of vaccination in pharmacies is to be legally established, according to Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ). #ImpfungenInApotheken #Österreich #Gesundheitsversorgung (translated)
From 2027, adults should be able to get vaccinated in Austrian pharmacies, but by the end of 2028, the financial basis to implement this plan is still lacking. #ImpfungenInApotheken #Österreich #Gesundheitsversorgung (translated)
