Industry / Germany

Germany Set To Abolish Prescription Charges

May 2006 | Market Trend Analysis

Germany is preparing to drop the minimum EUR5 (US$6.40) prescription charge on certain drugs from July, in an effort to encourage patients to choose the most cost-effective

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