Germany's Uneven Steps Forward: Autonomy for Pharmacies and Uncertainty for Victims The German Bundestag has continued to pass reforms aimed at modernizing the country's healthcare system.
However, these efforts are often marked by contradictions. The latest pharmacy reform package, approved in May 2026, grants pharmacies more autonomy in administering certain vaccinations and conducting blood draws.
Allowing pharmacies to dispense prescription medications without a doctor's order for routine decisions seems like a sensible move.