Übersicht per App: Apotheke statt Arztpraxis? Was geht da alles?

In recent years, more and more healthcare services have been moving from traditional doctor's offices to pharmacies. This trend is being supported by the growing popularity of telemedicine. To find out more about the options available, you can visit the website ApoGuide.de. This platform allows you to search for nearby pharmacies and choose specific services.

Conveniently, if you have difficulty walking, you can even filter for pharmacies with parking spaces nearby. Pharmacy services include not only the dispensing of prescriptions but also a range of additional offerings. These include medication counseling for individuals who require regular prescriptions for more than five medications, with the cost covered by insurance. For those taking fewer medications, it is a self-pay service.

Other services include blood pressure measurement and advice for those with diagnosed hypertension, insertion and guidance on the use of inhalation devices, medication counseling for cancer patients, and therapy support for organ transplant recipients. Starting in July 2026, assisted telemedicine is also available in pharmacies.

This service is designed for individuals who lack the necessary technology or are unable to use it without assistance at home. The necessary equipment is provided in the pharmacy, and assistance is available for video consultations with general practitioners or specialists if needed.

Assisted telemedicine is particularly beneficial in rural areas where getting to a doctor's office may be more challenging. Both statutory and private health insurance companies cover the cost of assisted telemedicine. However, there are some important steps to take if you wish to use this service. You must provide proof of your health insurance relationship, and as a statutory insurance holder, you should bring your electronic health card, which may contain electronic prescriptions.

ApoGuide is also available as a smartphone app for both Android and iOS, offering additional features such as managing and sending electronic prescriptions, accessing the pharmacy shop, chatting with the pharmacy, creating medication plans, and scheduling appointments.