Court dismisses complaint against limitations on sale of medicinal products
Introduction The Act on Medicinal Products (AMG)(1) and the Trade and Industry Act (GewO)(2) set strict rules on the sale of medicinal products. Broadly, only pharmacies may sell medicinal products to consumers. Pharmacies may also sell medicinal products not subject to prescription by distance selling, provided that: the purchaser buys only the quantity needed for personal use; the products are not negatively affected by shipping; and the pharmacy provides advice during the order process. Drugstores may sell to consumers only a limited number of medicinal products (primarily officinal plants...