Wound treatment: bandage material or other products – an important difference for reimbursement
Wound treatment materials and products are considered medical devices. The GVWG (§31 (1a) SGB V) from 2 December 2020 introduced a new
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Who are the members of the G-BA?
The G-BA has 13 voting members forming the so-called plenum. The representatives of care providers are only entitled to vote on topics
Are lifestyle drugs reimbursed in Germany?
Drugs that primarily aim to increase the quality of life are so-called “lifestyle” drugs. These are not covered by the SHI funds
Pricing in Germany: How is the reimbursed price of a drug set?
At the time of launch in the German market, pharmaceutical companies are free to set the price for their product with a
Are OTC drugs reimbursed in Germany?
Did you know OTC drugs are reimbursed in Germany in exceptional circumstances? OTC drugs are those that don’t need to be prescribed