Is PrEP available and reimbursed in Germany?

Germany · availability and reimbursement

PrEP in Germany

Yes. In SHAPE's review, PrEP is available and reimbursed in Germany.

Available and reimbursed

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

PrEP recipients: 40,000 PrEP recipients (2024; UNAIDS GAM)

Statutory health insurance generally covers PrEP medication and related examinations for people at increased risk of HIV. [Source: https://gesund.bund.de/en/hiv-aids] UNAIDS GAM 2025 reports 40,000 people receiving PrEP in 2024. This is a service-use count, not a population coverage percentage, and it does not determine reimbursement. [Source: https://aidsinfo.unaids.org/dataset]

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