16 May 2012

Sweden: Kronans Droghandel pharmacy in Kallinge will not be closed

Kallinge's residents can be assured that Kronans Droghandel's pharmacy will stay in their town. The pharmacy chain could be closing up to thirty pharmacies in rural areas in Sweden, but has not specified which areas will be affected.

“Our pharmacy in Kallinge is profitable and therefore not affected,” says the company's communications director Andreas Rosenlund.

Intelligence reporting by Global Intelligence Alliance

Original article on Sveriges Radio in Swedish language

10 May 2012

Sweden: Kronans Droghandel wants the state to help rural pharmacies

Kronans Droghandel is asking for a special state reimbursement for rural pharmacies. Kronans Droghandel has 33 pharmacies, which are classified as rural pharmacies. After spring of 2013 it is likely that many of these will be closed down due to low profitability.

“We hope to find a solution together with the government so that we can continue to have a good supply of medicinal products throughout the country,” says Andreas Rosenlund, Information Director at Kronans Droghandel.

Intelligence reporting by Global Intelligence Alliance

Original article on Mentoronline.se in Swedish language