Digital & Contracts B1

Understanding ePrescription and digital health services

What is changing digitally with recipes and how you can access your data securely.

erezept gesundheit digital

What is that?

The ePrescription enables medical prescriptions to be redeemed digitally in pharmacies.

Where do I do that?

Information about Gesund.bund.de and official health portals.

Required documents

  • Health card
  • Smartphone (optional) for app use

Typical costs

There are no additional standard costs for insured persons due to the prescription form.

Note: Costs may vary by state or city.

Progress

  1. 1 Receive prescription in practice
  2. 2 Select redemption method (app, card, printout)
  3. 3 Select pharmacy
  4. 4 Document delivery and advice

Important German words & sentences

das eRezept - digitales ärztliches Rezept
Die Einlösung - Abholung in der Apotheke
Die Gesundheitskarte - Versichertennachweis
Kann ich mein eRezept direkt mit der Karte einlösen?
Welche Apotheke hat das Medikament verfügbar?

Common mistakes

  • • App access without a secure device PIN or missing update.

Official source