CompuGroup Medical Enters the Pharmacy Software Market / Acquisition of a majority of the shares in LAUER-FISCHER GmbH in Fürth

Koblenz (ots) - CompuGroup Medical AG, one of the leading global
providers of eHealth solutions, has today entered the market for
pharmacy software. The company acquired 75% of the shares in
LAUER-FISCHER GmbH. The company is one of the leading and most
innovative companies in the market and services approximately 20% of
German pharmacies with software- and system solutions. CompuGroup
Medical is expanding its coverage by an important component, in order
to optimize interdisciplinary healthcare provision processes
continually.

LAUER-FISCHER sells inventory management systems, pharmaceuticals
databases and management information systems, and has been in this
market for 60 years. The company has 470 employees who develop
software and system solutions for about 4.000 pharmacies, with a
sales volume of 49.8 million euros in 2010. LAUER-FISCHER is
characterized by a large potential for innovation and exceptional
service: In order to offer ideal support to their customers, the
company is constantly in talks with 200 reference pharmacies and
maintains 17 branches nationwide.

"We are happy to complete our product line with the entry into the
pharmacy market.", comments Uwe Eibich, CompuGroup Medical's
Executive Vice President for Central Europe. "Pharmacies are
important institutions in outpatient healthcare and are also of great
importance to the new regulatory environment. From our new ownership
position, we will be able to provide the LAUER-FISCHER customers with
new options for increased efficiency and future-oriented patient
services, with comprehensive service and product options. Our
existing customers, especially physicians, will also be able to
benefit from our expanded portfolio."

About CompuGroup Medical AG

CompuGroup Medical is one of the leading eHealth companies in the
world. Its software products are designed to support all medical and
organizational activities in doctors' offices and hospitals. Its
information services for all parties involved in the healthcare
system and its web-based personal health records contribute towards
safer and more efficient healthcare. CompuGroup Medical's services
are based on a unique customer base of over 380,000 doctors,
dentists, hospitals and networks as well as other service providers.
With locations in 21 countries and customers in 34 countries
worldwide, CompuGroup Medical is the eHealth company with one of the
highest coverage among eHealth service providers. Approximately 3200
highly qualified employees support customers with innovative
solutions for the steadily growing demands of the healthcare system.

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