Progestogen with anti-mineralocorticoid and anti-androgen activity
Drospirenone in Germany: prescription, brands, pricing
This page summarises the situation of Drospirenone in Germany under BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte): prescription status, available brands and generics, pharmacy dispensing, and online options in EUR. Drospirenone belongs to the Progestogen with anti-mineralocorticoid and anti-androgen activity class.
- Regulator
- BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte)
- Currency
- EUR
About Drospirenone
Drospirenone in combination with ethinylestradiol is approved as combined oral contraception, treatment of moderate acne in women requesting contraception, and treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Germany classifies medications into rezeptpflichtig (prescription), apothekenpflichtig (pharmacy-only) and freiverkäuflich (general sale). The two-tier non-Rx system is unusual and widely used.
Mechanism and action
Drospirenone activates progesterone receptors to suppress ovulation and produce the contraceptive effect when combined with an estrogen.
Brands and generics in Germany
In Germany, Drospirenone is typically dispensed as 2 internationally recognised brands along with their corresponding authorised generics. German Apotheken are independent owner-pharmacist businesses by law, with strong professional standards. Statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) covers most prescription costs. Brand-to-generic substitution is decided by the pharmacist under local BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte) equivalence rules, and the price difference in EUR is usually substantial.
Online and tele-prescribing access
Mail-order pharmacies (DocMorris and others) are well-established in Germany for both Rx and OTC medications, operating under the same regulatory framework as bricks-and-mortar Apotheken. For Drospirenone specifically, the legal online options in Germany depend on its Rx-or-OTC classification under BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte).
Frequently asked questions
Is Drospirenone available in Germany? ▾
Yes — Drospirenone and its brands are available in Germany through pharmacies authorised by BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte), in various strengths depending on the commercial product. Authorised generics offer a lower-cost alternative with the same active substance.
Do I need a prescription for Drospirenone in Germany? ▾
Germany classifies medications into rezeptpflichtig (prescription), apothekenpflichtig (pharmacy-only) and freiverkäuflich (general sale). The two-tier non-Rx system is unusual and widely used. The exact status of Drospirenone (Rx or OTC) is determined by BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte); most active ingredients in the Progestogen with anti-mineralocorticoid and anti-androgen activity class require prescription, although there are exceptions by country and formulation.
How much does Drospirenone cost in Germany? ▾
The price in EUR depends on the manufacturer (brand vs authorised generic), the strength and the pack size. Generics are typically substantially cheaper than brands and serve as the economic reference for ongoing use.
Products with Drospirenone in Germany
Drospirenone in other countries
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