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Deutscher Apothekerverband eV v 0800 DocMorris NV and Jacques Waterval (C-322/01)
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The first question
Medicinal products which are authorise…
Nonprescription medicines
112

Deutscher Apothekerverband eV v 0800 DocMorris NV and Jacques Waterval (C-322/01)

Judgment of 11 Dec 2003law://eu/cjeu/2001/c-322-01/para_112@2026-11-10

112None of the reasons which the Apothekerverband advances by way of justification can provide a valid basis for the absolute prohibition on the sale by mail order of nonprescription medicines.

Source: EUR-Lex, © European Union, 1998-2026. Reuse authorised under Decision 2011/833/EU.

Key facts

Court: Court of Justice · Full Court
Case: C-322/01 · ECLI:EU:C:2003:664
Decided: 11 Dec 2003
Procedure: Preliminary reference
Applicant: Deutscher Apothekerverband eV
Defendants: 0800 DocMorris NV; Jacques Waterval
Rapporteur: D.A.O. Edward
Advocate General: C. Stix-Hackl
Bench: 12 judges
P. Jann, C.W.A. Timmermans, C. Gulmann, J.N. Cunha Rodrigues, A. Rosas (Presidents of Chambers), D.A.O. Edward, A. La Pergola, J.-P. Puissochet, R. Schintgen, F. Macken, N. Colneric, S. von Bahr
Language: German
Official: CURIA · EUR-Lex 62001CJ0322

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Measures having equivalent effect Pharmaceutical and cosmetic products

History · 1 version

11 Dec 2003Reading

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Interprets 2: Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (consolidated 2016)3 provisions; Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use
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