What does medically supervised weight treatment cost? Self-pay and statutory insurance

German social law excludes medicines that mainly serve weight regulation from reimbursement, even when obesity has been diagnosed. That's why weight-management medicines are usually prescribed on a private prescription.

It's different when the same active substance is prescribed for another approved condition, such as type 2 diabetes; then the usual rules apply. But a medicine isn't freely interchangeable: what's prescribed depends on the diagnosis.

Other parts of obesity care, such as nutrition programmes, exercise programmes or, under certain conditions, surgery, may be supported by statutory insurers. This does not apply to treatment at Solean.

Private insurers handle this differently depending on the plan. At Solean it makes no difference: treatment isn't billed to private insurers; you pay for it yourself.

Costs depend on the active substance, dose and pack size. Because the dose rises in the first months, monthly costs often change too, so don't budget only for the starting price. Your doctor decides in each individual case.

Important: medical weight treatment is usually long-term. Plan realistically whether you can carry the costs over months before you start.

This article is for information and does not replace medical advice. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription or a promise of any result.

Whether treatment is suitable for you is clarified through our medical questionnaire. A doctor reviews your details and decides on the prescription. If you have severe side effects, a doctor is available to you free of charge at any time.

For acute or severe symptoms, contact your GP, the out-of-hours medical service (116117) or, in an emergency, 112.