Abstract: A mechanical handling apparatus for pharmaceutical packaging, for example for pharmaceutical containers for syringes, vials, or carpules, and a handling system with such a handling apparatus. The handling apparatus has two or more segments movable relative to one another on at least one joint device, at least one drive device for moving the two or more segments relative to one another, and a handling tool for handling the packaging. The segments have a start segment that is fixed or fixable on a holding apparatus for the handling apparatus, and an end segment on which the handling tool is held or which includes the handling tool. The handling apparatus has at least one line which is guided through at least two segments of the two or more segments and at least one joint device to the handling tool.