Buying GLP-1 medicines in Germany: insurance and pharmacies

Read the PharmNet product entry

PharmNet, Germany's medicine information service, gives official access to product records. Search the ingredient and check the authorised presentation, method of administration and current information. A European authorisation may apply, but a European decision does not mean every pack is marketed or stocked in your German pharmacy. For oral Wegovy and Foundayo, ask for evidence about the tablet itself and the proposed indication.

Ask how treatment will be paid for

Ask whether treatment is offered through statutory insurance, private insurance or entirely at your own cost. Get a clear explanation of any reimbursement decision and the records required. Weight management and diabetes are different indications, so payment may differ even for medicines grouped under the same broad GLP-1 heading. Confirm the ongoing pharmacy charge and the cost of clinical reviews before you commit.

Check mail-order pharmacies

If you use a distance-selling pharmacy, look it up on the official register and find out where it dispenses. Ask how your prescription reaches the pharmacist, how your identity is checked and what happens if delivery is late. A parcel sent from another country raises destination and import questions on top of seller registration. A working checkout is no evidence your order meets these requirements.

Continuity when you move to or leave Germany

If you already use a GLP-1 medicine, bring a short treatment record as well as the brand name. Include your last dose and any gaps, especially if a new clinician is taking over. Ask the pharmacist how the German pack differs from your previous presentation. For onward travel, check the next country's rules and keep the original packaging and prescription evidence with the medicine.

Before you buy in Germany

Check the current entry on PharmNet before you buy. Confirm the exact product and indication for Mounjaro, Wegovy injection, Wegovy tablets or Foundayo. In Germany, authorisation, prescribing, insurance payment, pharmacy stock and personal import permission each have their own answer.

• Ask a clinician in Germany which product suits you and whether your existing treatment history is enough for an assessment.
• Get the complete cost of consultations, dispensing and delivery before agreeing to ongoing treatment.
• Keep the labelled pack, the prescription and the pharmacy record. Ask the pharmacist to check a damaged parcel or uncertain storage before you use the medicine.