Despite high demand

Why pharmacists’ profits are dwindling

The demand for pills and co. remains high even after corona.

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Pharmacies are considered a lucrative business, but profit margins have fallen in recent years. Pharmacists have to compensate for falling income from health insurance sales. Health trends should help with this.

During the pandemic, pharmacies have been in the spotlight more than ever. But even in the post-corona era, the demand for pills and co. remains high. The ageing population is also contributing to this. After all, one in five Austrians is already over 65 years old. But despite stable sales, profits are falling.