In Germany, more than 5,000 pharmacies have closed over the past 20 years, the Bild newspaper reported, citing data from the Federal Association of German Pharmacists' Associations.
By the end of September, the total number had dropped to 16,444, a decrease of 157 units compared to the end of 2025. Since the beginning of the year, 204 pharmacies have closed in Israel, while only 47 have opened.