Prescriptions and pharmacies in Germany

health insurance Made Easy prescriptions and pharmacies in Germany when visiting a doctor you may receive a prescription for medication there are different kinds of prescriptions in Germany prescriptions typically come in the colors green yellow and blue the color determines who pays for the medication and how long the prescription is valid the pink prescription was replaced by the new ecept an electronic prescription it applies to prescription only medication and is valid for 28 days usually the prescription medication is covered by your health insurance you may need to make a co- payment of a maximum of €10 for each medicine this co-payment applies to everyone in Germany who is covered by public health insurance there are three ways that you can receive your ecept you can get it on your electronic health card you do not need a new card or pin you can also use the app d ecept by gimatic the third option is a print out with a prescription code if you receive a green prescription you will have to pay the full amount yourself in the future all prescription types will gradually become available as electronic prescriptions where can you receive the medication pharmacies are almost everywhere and easy to find you can identify pharmacies in Germany with this symbol there you get prescription only medicines as well as over-the-counter medication and other products like Cosmetics at the pharmacy simply show your your electronic health card your e- recept app or your printout to receive your medication you need to make the small co- payment for your prescription only medicine to the pharmacy when you receive the medication pharmacies usually have normal business hours like the other shops in Germany however there are also emergency pharmacies which remain open at night or on Sunday the nearest open emergency pharmacy is displayed on the window of every Pharmacy and on the internet please remember that you'll have to pay an additional sech charge on Sundays or at night you can also purchase medication through online pharmacies non-prescription medications are also available in some drug stores in Germany do you have any more questions about health insurance in Germany don't hesitate to contact us we're always happy to assist you barmer your partner in health insurance