Pharmaceutical consultant:in recognition 
Do you want to work as a pharmaceutical consultant? In Germany, the German Medicinal Products Act (AMG) regulates who is allowed to advise doctors and other healthcare professionals on medicinal products.
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Basic information
According to Section 75 of the German Medicines Act (AMG), pharmaceutical companies may only commission persons with the appropriate expertise to visit healthcare professionals on a full-time basis in order to provide them with specialist information about medicines (pharmaceutical consultants).
The following persons possess this expertise:
- Pharmacists or persons with a certificate of a university degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, human or veterinary medicine.
- Pharmacist assistants, as well as persons who have completed training as technical assistants in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, human or veterinary medicine.
- Pharmaceutical assistants.
Pursuant to Section 75 (3) AMG, the competent authority may recognize as sufficient a passed examination or completed training that is at least equivalent to one of the training courses of the above-mentioned persons.
Please note: The examination and certification of expertise according to § 75 AMG is subject to a fee.
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Necessary Documents
- Current certificate of registration
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Competent Department
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Online Services
Simplified online form
You can use this form to upload applications and supporting documents for an existing application. You can also ask questions about your application. -
Fees / Costs
The certificate of expertise according to § 75 AMG is subject to a fee.
Please note that an administrative fee in accordance with Section 501.17 of the Bremen Health Care Costs Ordinance will be charged for the examination or the letter of recognition in any case - even if we are unfortunately unable to certify equivalence for you. -
Legal Bases
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 28.02.2025