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'''Online pharmacies''' in Germany are often much cheaper than regular ones, and in times of quarantine it is even easier to buy there than in brick&mortar ones.
 
'''Online pharmacies''' in Germany are often much cheaper than regular ones, and in times of quarantine it is even easier to buy there than in brick&mortar ones.
 
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== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
 
=== Do German online pharmacies ship for free? ===
 
  
 
If your order contains a drug with a prescription then shipping is always free, even when you add some additional products that do not need a prescription.  
 
If your order contains a drug with a prescription then shipping is always free, even when you add some additional products that do not need a prescription.  
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However, you must send the original prescription by postal mail to the online pharmacy.  
 
However, you must send the original prescription by postal mail to the online pharmacy.  
  
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The '''Pharmazentralnummer (PZN)''' is a unique identifier for medical products in Germany. Every medical product in Germany has its own. Its printed on the packaging.
 
The '''Pharmazentralnummer (PZN)''' is a unique identifier for medical products in Germany. Every medical product in Germany has its own. Its printed on the packaging.
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Most online pharmacies allow you to search also via the number. So if you want to be sure to buy the exact medication, just enter its PZN.
 
Most online pharmacies allow you to search also via the number. So if you want to be sure to buy the exact medication, just enter its PZN.
  
=== How am I protected from ordering meds that don't work together (contraindication)?  ===
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There is also one big benefit of constantly ordering your meds only at one of the pharmacies, {{AffLink|Docmorris|docmorris}}: They can record all your orders at them.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.docmorris.de/service/services/medikationsprofil|date=2022-05-01|quote=Fordern Sie Ihr persönliches Medikationsprofil an! Es enthält eine Liste der Medikamente, die Sie auf Rezept bei uns bestellt haben.}}</ref> And If one of your new orders contains a drug that does not work well with a previous drug you ordered (i.e. has a contraindication), Docmorris will warn you before shipping.
 
There is also one big benefit of constantly ordering your meds only at one of the pharmacies, {{AffLink|Docmorris|docmorris}}: They can record all your orders at them.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.docmorris.de/service/services/medikationsprofil|date=2022-05-01|quote=Fordern Sie Ihr persönliches Medikationsprofil an! Es enthält eine Liste der Medikamente, die Sie auf Rezept bei uns bestellt haben.}}</ref> And If one of your new orders contains a drug that does not work well with a previous drug you ordered (i.e. has a contraindication), Docmorris will warn you before shipping.
 
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== List of Pharmacies with Shipping Costs ==
 
== List of Pharmacies with Shipping Costs ==
  

Revision as of 23:48, 26 May 2022

Online pharmacies in Germany are often much cheaper than regular ones, and in times of quarantine it is even easier to buy there than in brick&mortar ones.

Questions & Answers

Do German online pharmacies ship for free?

If your order contains a drug with a prescription then shipping is always free, even when you add some additional products that do not need a prescription.

However, you must send the original prescription by postal mail to the online pharmacy.

How can I find the medication I need?

The Pharmazentralnummer (PZN) is a unique identifier for medical products in Germany. Every medical product in Germany has its own. Its printed on the packaging.

Most online pharmacies allow you to search also via the number. So if you want to be sure to buy the exact medication, just enter its PZN.

How am I protected from ordering meds that don't work together (contraindication)?

There is also one big benefit of constantly ordering your meds only at one of the pharmacies, Docmorris[1]: They can record all your orders at them.[2] And If one of your new orders contains a drug that does not work well with a previous drug you ordered (i.e. has a contraindication), Docmorris will warn you before shipping.

List of Pharmacies with Shipping Costs

Pharmacy Free shipping from if below & order contains only items without prescription
Docmorris[1] €19.00 €2.95
Mediherz[1] €19.00 €3.90
Shop-Apotheke[1] €19.00 €2.90
Medpex[1] €20.00 €2.99
Aliva[1] €20.00 €4.95
Sanicare[1] €29.00 €3.95
Aponeo[1] €29.00 €3.95
Pharmeo[1] €55.00 €4.30

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 This is an affiliate link. If you click on it and then buy something or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission which covers our expenses. This does not change the price for you.
  2. "Fordern Sie Ihr persönliches Medikationsprofil an! Es enthält eine Liste der Medikamente, die Sie auf Rezept bei uns bestellt haben." – source, retrieved 2022-05-01