The Polish Competition Authority conducts dawn raids and initiates explanatory proceedings against four pharmaceutical wholesalers over allegations of exchange of information and price fixing (Neuca Spółka Akcyjna / Przedsiębiorstwo Dystrybucji Farmaceutycznej Slawex / Farmacol Serwis / Farmacol Logistyka)

Do pharmaceutical wholesalers increase drug prices by exchanging information?* Could unfair market practices, resulting in higher drug prices and restriction of competition, be facilitated by the IT systems used by pharmaceutical wholesalers? President of UOKiK Tomasz Chróstny has initiated explanatory proceedings in the case, and Office officials conducted searches at the premises of six companies. In September 2020, UOKiK officials assisted by the Police carried out inspections and searches at the premises of six entrepreneurs - at pharmaceutical wholesalers and at suppliers of IT software for pharmaceutical sector entities. According to the