In Saxony, the number of pharmacies is still decreasing.

Data Analysis - In Saxony, the number of pharmacies is still decreasing.

Information suggests that closures are impacting both rural areas and cities. Where there were 1002 local pharmacies in Saxony in 2011, there are now reportedly only 895. Over the past seven years, 90 pharmacies in Saxony have permanently shut down, equaling a loss of almost 10%. Saxony's pharmacy density of 22 pharmacies per 100,000 residents is already lower than the European average of 32. Factors causing these closures include inflation, increased personnel and energy costs, supply issues, and an influx of bureaucratic regulations.

Thomas Dittrich, chairman of the Saxon Pharmacists' Association, voiced his concerns saying, "Unless politics takes quick action and provides economic stability to maintain and fortify widespread coverage, pharmacy closures will persist." Based on this, approximately 10% of Saxony's pharmacies are operating with deficits, while another 30% are in a financial crisis and could potentially shut down in the near future.

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1. Despite the decrease in pharmacies in Bautzen and Görlitz, both cities still have a significant number of pharmacies, contributing to Saxony's overall pharmacy density.
2. According to recent statistics, associations of pharmacists in Leipzig are advocating for government support to counteract the rising costs and regulatory burdens affecting pharmacies across Saxony.
3. In contrast to Saxony, the number of pharmacies in neighboring regions like Thuringia and Brandenburg is showing signs of growth, as per the statistics from various pharmacy associations.
4. To combat the closure trend, the German Health Ministry is considering proposals from regional pharmacy associations, aiming to establish policies that increase pharmacy sustainability in areas like Bautzen and Görlitz.

Source: www.stern.de