ABDA Head: Pharmacies are real-life social networks
ABDA's new head, Franziska Erdle, emphasizes pharmacies' role in communities and calls for support amid reform debates. She compares them to social networks in real life.
Franziska Erdle, the new chief executive of ABDA, has highlighted the vital role of pharmacies as community hubs and called for increased support for the sector amidst ongoing reform discussions.
Erdle, who took office at the beginning of the year, characterizes pharmacies as "classic small businesses" that require economic strengthening. She noted that the sector's financial conditions have significantly deteriorated, necessitating action.
In an interview with "Pharmazeutische Zeitung," Erdle shared her perspectives, including personal feedback from a local parcel shop that underscored public support for pharmacy concerns. The recent national protest day for pharmacists was described as an impressive display of professional unity and mobilization.
Looking ahead, Erdle identifies primary healthcare as a key area for future development, advocating for collaboration with doctors and health insurance providers. She conveyed a direct message to the government: "Pharmacies are the social networks in real life, and you should do everything to preserve this structure."