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Change of the branch management of a pharmacy

  • Unternehmensstart und Gewerbezulassung

If you, as the owner of a pharmacy with branches, wish to hire a new branch manager, this change must be notified to the competent authority in writing in advance.

  • Basic information

    According to the Pharmacy Act, a pharmacist may operate up to 3 branch pharmacies in addition to his main pharmacy. He must appoint a responsible pharmacist as branch manager for the branch pharmacies. A change of branch manager must be notified at least 2 weeks in advance.

    Please send the documents to:

    The Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection
    Department 23, Attn: Mr. Deppe

    Faulenstraße 9/15
    28195 Bremen

    Requirements

    Pharmacy operating license

  • Procedure

    • Application received
    • Examination
    • Notification of results to applicant
  • Necessary Documents

    • Written designation of the branch management

      Form Annex 3 Designation of the responsible pharmacist.

    • Copy of the proof of approval of the branch management
    • Copy of the branch manager's identity card
    • Copy of the employment contract of the branch management
    • Proof of activity as a pharmacist:in branch management.

      For example, in the form of a resume.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 26.02.2026

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