"In Austria, this is not possible, there have been discussions," said the dm-Austria CEO Karin Reisinger on Wednesday on the sidelines of a press conference in Vienna. However, should the legal situation change, they would also be ready to roll out such an online shop for pharmacy-required, non-prescription drugs in this country.

dm Manager Sees No Danger for "Pharmacy Death"

The manager does not see such a "pharmacy death" being fueled. The necessary drugstore knowledge is also present in her corporation. Ultimately, the customers decide, says Reisinger. If the opportunity arises, an online shop for pharmacy-required, non-prescription drugs would be rolled out in Austria, similar to the announced German dm online shop. In Germany, the plan is not legally possible in the stores either. Therefore, it comes to an expected increase in business via the digital route. The local CEO Christoph Werner told the "Frankfurter Allgemeine" (Tuesday), as reported.

(APA/Red)

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