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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Acronym for "Over The Counter" preparations that cannot be prescribed on prescription.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Exemptions for non-prescription drugs for dermatology which are available only from pharmacies:
  • Nystatin: Only for the treatment of mycoses in immunocompromised patients.
  • Salicylic acid and urea containing external agents (urea ≥ 5%): In dermatotherapy as part of the treatment of hyperkeratotic diseases.
  • Basic therapeutics: As part of interval therapy only for treatment of atopic eczema, psoriasis and after radiotherapy.
  • Iodine compounds: Only for the treatment of ulcers and decubital ulcers.
  • Antihistamines:
    • Only in emergencies for treatment of allergies to bee, wasp, hornet venom.
    • Only for the treatment of severe recurrent urticaria.
    • Only for severe, persistent pruritus.
When prescribing these preparations, the therapeutic benefit for the treatment of the serious disease must be in accordance with the general state of medical knowledge.

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  • The changes in the supply of pharmaceuticals as of January 1, 2004 did not only affect co-payments for prescription drugs. Non-prescription preparations and life-style drugs have had to be paid for in full by patients since then. Children up to the age of 12 and adolescents with developmental disorders up to the age of 18 are exempt from this regulation. There are also exceptions in the treatment of serious illnesses if the OTC preparations are considered standard therapeutic agents, such as ASA or iodide. The so-called lifestyle drugs, such as hair restorers, appetite suppressants, potency-enhancing drugs and drugs to quit smoking, must also be paid for by the patient.
  • In addition to co-payments for drugs, patients also pay 10% of the costs for bandages and aids. Only those whose expenses exceed the burden limit of 2% of gross income are exempt. For chronically ill people, the burden limit is 1% of annual gross income.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Communication (2004) In: The German Dermatologist 2: 86-88
  2. Verordnungstipp (2004) Hit list of non-prescription drugs. Business magazine for the dermatologist 8: 10

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Alfason (base cream only)

Delagil

Myko Cordes Cream

Anaesthesulf-Lotio

Duofilm

Nail Batrafen

Antifungal cream etc. (except Antifungol 6)

Elacutane

Nizoral

Basodexan

Ell-Cranell alpha

Nubral

Benzacnen

Epi-Pevaryl cream etc.

Nystaderm cream etc. (except Nystaderm comp.)

Betaisodona ointment etc.

Fenistil/-retard

Optiderm/-F

Bifon

Fungicide-ratiopharm cream etc. (except 1% vaginal cream and except vaginal tablets 100, pack of 6 vag.tbl.)

PanOxyl

CetiLich

Guttaplast

Pantostatin

cetirizine stada

Labine N/plus

Parfenac

Cetirizine-Ratiopharm

Linola/-fat (except linola H/H fat)

Polysept solution/ointment

Cloderm

Loraderm

Sanoxite/MT

Clotrigals

Loragals

Tannolact

Clotrimazole AL cream etc. (except vaginal tablets 100, pack of 6 vaginal tablets)

Lora-Lich

Tannosynt

Collomack

Lorano

Tavegil

Cordes BPO

Lora traces

Verrucid

Cromohexal Nasal Spray

Loratadine ratiopharm

Zetir

Zyrtec


Indication

Active substance

Preparations (all potencies)

Erectile dysfunction

Alprostadil

Caverject, Viridal

Papaverine

Sildenafil

Viagra

Apomorphine

Ixense, Uprima

Tadalafil

Cialis

Vardenafil

Levitra

Improvement of the hair growth

Minoxidil

Regaine

Finasteride

Propecia

Fluprednide acetate/estradiol

Criniohermal fem

Prednisolone/salicylic acid

Alpicort

prednisolone/salicylic acid/estradiol benzoate

Alpicort F

Alfatradiol *

Ell Cranell alpha, Pantostin

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020