This data illustrates the turnover of phytopharmaceuticals in Germany in 2022, by channel of distribution. Around 94 million packaging units were sold in pharmacies. In comparison, 37 million packaging units were purchased outside of pharmacies. Pharmacies were the main channel of distribution for health commodities as well.
Turnover of phytopharmaceuticals in Germany in 2023, by channel of distribution
(in million packaging units)
¹ In pharmacies and mail order - OTC: over the counter (non-prescription medicines); OTX: non-prescription medicines prescribed by a doctor; outside pharmacies only OTCÂ
² Health products - including non-prescription medical products, dietary supplements and nutritional supplements.
The Federal Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (BAH) was renamed Pharma-Deutschland e.V. in 2024.
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