Medical and Health Services

Medical Service

In Germany there are general practitioners as well as specialists in each field (eg. pediatric doctors, optometrists, dermatologists, etc.) and there is free choice in the selection of your doctor. If you have to see a doctor, we recommend you make an appointment, except in case of emergency. The city of Bremen has a database of doctors to choose from.

If you need a doctor at night, on the weekend, or on a holiday please contact the emergency medical services (phone number located on the right) or go to the hospital.

Pharmacies and Medicine

In Germany, medicine is only available at pharmacies. There are two types of medicine: with or without a prescription. 

The German law on medicine is strict - most medicine is only available with a prescription (e.g. antibiotics) and pharmacies will not provide them without a prescription from a doctor. Your health insurance will generally cover most of the cost of medicine.

If you need medicine at night, on the weekend, or on a holiday you must contact the emergency pharmacy service. You can find out which pharmacy to contact on this case through the newspaper or the internet. This information can also be found on the door of every pharmacy.