Arznei- und Verbandmittel für Krankenversicherte

People with health insurance are entitled to a supply of pharmacy-only medicines and bandages.

Persons insured under the statutory health insurance scheme are entitled to a supply of pharmacy-only medicines and dressings. The costs are covered by the health insurance companies.

Exception: For insured persons over the age of 18, the costs of so-called petty medicines are not covered. These include

• Medicines for the treatment of colds and flu-like infections
• Mouth and throat remedies (except for fungal infections),
• laxatives
• medicines for travel sickness.

The costs of medicines that you can buy without a prescription are generally not covered. Exception:

• Medicines that are standard treatment for serious illnesses and are prescribed by a doctor.

The choice of prescribed drugs may be restricted by discount agreements between the health insurance funds and manufacturers. However, these drugs are then also free of co-payment.

Fixed amounts may also apply for medicines and dressings. You will have to pay any additional costs yourself.

Your health insurance company is responsible for this.

Your health insurance company is responsible for this.

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