Together for Higher Vaccination Rates: Pharmacies Take the Lead
A strong alliance of healthcare companies and pharmacies calls for the “Long Night of Vaccinations” to boost Germany’s vaccination rates through easily accessible pharmacy offers.
New Impulses for Germany’s Innovation Strength
Boehringer Ingelheim and leading partners from science and industry call for a national alliance for innovation in a new White Paper, presenting twelve concrete measures to strengthen research, development, and Germany’s attractiveness as an innovation hub.
InfoCure builds trust in digital health information
The InfoCure initiative certifies trustworthy providers of online health information. Its goal is to ensure quality, increase reach, and strengthen trust.
STADA supports PingPongParkinson World Championship 2025 in Italy
STADA sponsors the 6th PingPongParkinson World Championship in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, reaffirming its commitment to the global Parkinson’s community.
Electronic Patient Record: Little Demand in Pharmacies
The electronic patient record (ePA) has so far attracted little interest in pharmacies. According to a survey, only 13 percent of patients ask their pharmacy team about it.
ulrich medical strengthens German sitting volleyball team
ulrich medical supports the German women’s sitting volleyball national team as a sponsor, strengthening inclusion and equal opportunities in sports.
New Era: Bayer chooses IPG as global creative partner
Bayer Consumer Health has chosen the Interpublic Group as its new global full-service agency partner. The integrated model will boost efficiency and strengthen brand trust worldwide.
Roche invests €25M in the office of the future
Roche is modernizing an office building in Penzberg with a €25 million investment. From 2026, 1,200 employees will work in sustainable spaces designed for collaboration and exchange.
US Tariffs Threaten German Pharma
Pharma Germany criticizes Donald Trump’s planned 100% tariffs on medicines as a massive attack on trade and supply security. Europe must act now.
AAA-Pharma goes yellow: New brand identity launched
AAA-Pharma launches its new brand identity: Yellow as the core color, a digital relaunch of the website, and a strong commitment to the German pharmaceutical market.
Bayer opens new lab for phytomedicine
Bayer invests in the future of phytomedicine: a new lab for plant-based health products has been inaugurated in Darmstadt.
Day of Innovative Healthcare Economy 2025 in Berlin
At the “Day of Innovative Healthcare Economy 2025” in Berlin, 320 guests discussed bureaucracy reduction, digitalization and the role of AI for Germany’s industrial competitiveness.
Federal government should relieve health insurers of citizens’ benefit contributions
The German Medical Association calls on the federal government to fully cover health insurance contributions for citizens’ benefit recipients to stabilize the healthcare system.
Pfizer to Acquire Metsera for $4.9 Billion
Pfizer is acquiring Metsera for $4.9 billion, securing a portfolio of next-generation obesity therapies. The deal could reshape the market for cardiometabolic diseases.
New Brand Strengthens Public Health Service
With the new brand “Der ÖGD – Protects. Helps. Explains.”, federal and state governments highlight the indispensable work of public health offices. A nationwide campaign informs citizens.
Pharmacists favor cold remedies
The new Bonsai OTC Category Spotlight shows: Cold remedies are the clear No. 1 in German pharmacies – and pharmacists’ enjoyment of consultations is rising.
Golden Leaf Gala in Cologne: Premiere for Medical Cannabis
On October 31, 2024, the “Golden Leaf Gala” will premiere in Cologne – an exclusive event putting medical cannabis in the spotlight and uniting industry pioneers.
Expopharm 2025 kicks off in Düsseldorf
On September 17, 2025, Expopharm opens its doors in Düsseldorf: Europe’s largest pharmacy industry gathering with top exhibitors, 200 speakers and practice-oriented sessions.
COMPRIX 2026: Call for Entries Open
COMPRIX 2026 has started: From November 3, creative healthcare projects can be submitted – now also in the brand-new “Health Design” category.
Fresenius secures €400 million loan from EIB
The EIB provides Fresenius with a €400 million loan to strengthen research, innovation, and biosimilar production in Europe.