We find and deliver medicines unavailable in your market.
Runge Pharma supports pharmacies and clinics with the international sourcing of unavailable, hard-to-source and specialised medicines. From pharmaceutical research and regulatory requirements to customs and GDP-compliant delivery, we manage the complexity behind international supply.
Numbers behind every delivery.
Roots in the Bahnhof-Apotheke since 1983, Runge Pharma founded in 2000 – family-owned in the 2nd generation.
Product records from more than 20 countries, with daily availability and customer-specific conditions.
From a single pack for one patient to complex, recurring specialist supply.
Personal advice more than 60 hours a week, toll-free from Germany and Switzerland.
Complemented by ISO 9001:2015 and wholesale and manufacturing authorisations.
Qualified partners in more than 20 countries – over 1 million packs in 100,000+ deliveries per year.
Specialist sourcing for pharmacies and clinics.
When a medicine is unavailable locally, temporarily out of stock or not routinely accessible in your market, finding the product is only part of the challenge.
Runge Pharma supports pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and healthcare professionals throughout the entire international sourcing process.
International Product Research
We research availability across international pharmaceutical markets and qualified supply partners.
Pharmaceutical Review
Experienced pharmaceutical professionals support product and import-related enquiries.
Flexible Supply
Orders can be handled according to actual demand — starting from a single pack.
Compliant Delivery
Documentation, customs procedures and GDP-compliant logistics are coordinated as part of the supply process.
Expertise for medicines that are difficult to source.
Our capabilities extend beyond standard pharmaceutical procurement.
We support the sourcing and supply of specialised products that may involve limited availability, additional regulatory requirements or specific handling conditions.
Products affected by shortages, market withdrawals, allocations or limited availability.
Specialised sourcing and compliant handling of regulated pharmaceutical products.
International sourcing of specialised therapies and orphan medicines.
International procurement with appropriate temperature-controlled logistics.
Specialised sourcing with the required pharmaceutical handling and documentation.
International sourcing of highly specialised emergency medicines.
International pharmaceutical sourcing for veterinary healthcare professionals.
Validated supply solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products.
We manage what happens between sourcing and delivery.
International pharmaceutical procurement involves more than identifying a supplier.
Runge Pharma combines the pharmaceutical, regulatory and logistical capabilities required to move medicines safely across markets.
Global Sourcing
Access to international pharmaceutical markets and qualified partners.
Regulatory Expertise
Support with the requirements surrounding international pharmaceutical supply.
In-House Customs
Established customs expertise for cross-border pharmaceutical movements.
Quality Assurance
Processes built around pharmaceutical quality and compliance requirements.
Temperature-Controlled Logistics
Controlled ambient, cold-chain and specialised temperature solutions.
Documentation
Support with the pharmaceutical and commercial documentation required throughout the process.
A straightforward process for complex requests.
Five steps – one team. Click a step to see what happens.
Share the product, strength, dosage form, quantity and destination.
Free, non-binding enquiry – via webshop, e-mail, phone or form.Our pharmaceutical team investigates international availability and suitable sourcing options.
Qualified partners in more than 20 countries.Relevant pharmaceutical, regulatory and logistical requirements are evaluated.
Import basis, temperature class and handling are checked.We provide a transparent, non-binding quotation with expected availability and delivery information.
Transparent and fair prices.Procurement, documentation, customs and GDP-compliant transport are coordinated through our team.
Dispatch within max. 24 hours, own vehicle fleet.Confidence at every step of the supply chain.
International medicine supply depends on the quality of every partner, process and handover involved. Runge Pharma continuously monitors its sourcing, storage and distribution processes and works with qualified pharmaceutical partners and transport providers.
Good Distribution Practice for storage and transport of medicines.
Good Manufacturing Practice for regulated pharmaceutical activities.
Certified quality management across all processes.
Pharmaceutical wholesale according to § 52a AMG.
Manufacturing authorisation according to § 13 AMG.
Sourcing exclusively via qualified partners in more than 20 countries.
Suppliers and logistics partners are audited regularly.
Sourcing, storage and distribution.
1.8 million product records at your fingertips.
For customers who prefer to research and order independently, the Runge Pharma webshop provides direct access to international pharmaceutical product information.
1.8 million product records from more than 20 countries.
Availability updated daily.
Orderable alternatives are suggested directly.
Your individual prices stored in your account.
Recurring products in two clicks.
Work in the language that suits your team.
From order to delivery, step by step.
Invoices, delivery notes and licences in one place.
Order history and documents available anytime.
When conventional supply is not enough.
For certain therapies, access requires a structured programme rather than a conventional international order. Runge Pharma supports specialised pathways for medicines that are not routinely available in a destination market.
Patient-specific access to medicines available internationally but not registered in the destination market.
Structured access to investigational medicines for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions.
Controlled access to specialised and orphan medicines in markets without regular commercial availability.
Specialist knowledge. International reach. Personal support.
International sourcing networkQualified partners in more than 20 countries keep us informed about availability, launches and costs.
70+ specialistsA multidisciplinary team combining pharmaceutical expertise with sourcing, logistics and customs.
13 languages · dedicated pharmaceutical supportPersonal advice from pharmaceutical professionals – 60+ hours a week, toll-free.
Location in the DE / CH / FR border regionHeadquartered in Lörrach next to Basel – in a new company building since 2024.
For more than 35 years, Runge Pharma has specialised in international pharmaceutical sourcing and supply.
Today, our multidisciplinary team combines pharmaceutical expertise with sourcing, logistics and customs capabilities to support customers across international markets.
Solutions beyond pharmacies and clinics.
- International sourcing
- Import & export
- Customs
- Warehousing
- Pharmaceutical distribution
- Clinical trial supply
- Comparator sourcing
- Direct-to-Patient
- 3PL
- GMP services
Tell us which medicine you are looking for.
Whether you need a single hard-to-source product or support with a more complex pharmaceutical request, our team can research the available international sourcing options.
- Free, non-binding enquiry
- No minimum order quantity
- Personal specialist support
Frequently asked questions
A single import (named patient supply) is permitted when there is a prescription for a specific patient and no equivalent authorised or available product exists in the domestic market. Orders are always placed through a pharmacy or clinic.
- Switzerland – Art. 20 HMG / Swissmedic
- Germany – § 73(3) AMG & TAMG
- France – ATU / AAC (ANSM)
No. All research, import eligibility checks and quotations are free of charge and non-binding.
A single import requires the medicine to be authorised in at least one country. A compassionate use programme gives access to not-yet-authorised investigational products from ongoing clinical trials.
In compassionate use programmes, manufacturers often provide the products free of charge. For named patient and global access programmes, costs are covered after individual review by health insurers or within special clinic budgets.
Yes. We also support import and compassionate solutions for animal clinics and specialist veterinarians under the TAMG and international special regulations.