Wettbewerbspotenziale im deutschen Apothekenmarkt / The Potential for Competition between Pharmacies in Germany

Coenen Michael, Justus Haucap, Annika Herr and Kuchinke Björn A.

ORDO. Jahrbuch für die Ordnung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, 2011, vol. 62, issue 1, 205-230

Abstract: This paper analyses the institutional framework for the German pharmacy sector, which is characterised by significant competition deficits. Based on this diagnosis a pharmacy fee model is proposed as therapy, according to which the complex financial flows between pharmacies, patients and insurance companies are largely abolished and patients directly pay for pharmacy services instead. For this model we analyse the competitive effects and annual saving potentials, which may amount to up to 448 m. EUR.

Date: 2011
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