Redcare Pharmacy: Regulatory Shift Signals Major Upside for Online Pharmacies

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Redcare Pharmacy: Regulatory Shift Signals Major Upside for Online Pharmacies

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Rating Company Date

Buy Redcare Pharmacy 12 May 2026

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Reuters Bloomberg Exchange Ticker Price at 11 May 2026 (EUR) 47.24

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Price Target (EUR) 99.00

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Regulatory Shift Signals Major Upside

Valuation & Risks for Online Pharmacies

Jan Koch, CFA

Summary Takeaway Research Analyst

According to a report from Pharmazeutische Zeitung, the German Federal Ministry +49-69-910-47428

of Health (BMG) is planning a phased increase of the "Fixum" (prescription-based

Falko Friedrichs

pharmacy remuneration) and, crucially, is abandoning its plans of stricter controls Research Analyst

for mail-order drug delivery. This development represents a significant positive +49-69-910-36270

catalyst for the investment case of online pharmacies, with potential for substantial

Fynn Scherzler

margin enhancement. Key Aspects:

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"Fixum" Increase

Sachin Gadilingappa

n The "Fixum" is slated for a two-step increase: initially to €9.00 per Rx

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package, followed by a rise to €9.50 one year after the regulation's

implementation.

n The first increase to €9.00 could come into effect as early as July 1, 2026, Price/price relative

provided Bundesrat approval on June 12 and prompt publication. The 200

second increase to €9.50 would then follow by July 1, 2027.

100 n If implemented as proposed, this could boost Redcare's adjusted EBITDA

by an estimated €2-4 million in 2026, €16 million in 2027, and €26 million

in 2028. This translates to an adjusted EBITDA uplift of 3-5% in 2026, 13% 0 2024 2025 2026

in 2027, and 16% in 2028.