Wholesale trade with pharmacies expected to grow

The value of wholesale to pharmacies in Poland will grow by 2 percent year-on-year to PLN 24.4 billion in 2014, according to market research firm PMR. In 2014-2019 it is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent. Compared to previous years, the 2-percent growth in 2014 marks a slowdown. The key factor influencing the situation was the introduction of an official 5-percent markup on reimbursed pharmaceuticals. In 2013, the value of wholesale to hospitals was higher than sales to pharmacies. PMR expects this market segment to grow by 16 percent.