lokalmed
Clear answers to the questions patients really ask.
Two injections, two completely different mechanisms of action: reducing muscle activity or filling in volume. How to distinguish between expression lines and static wrinkles, when a combination makes sense, and when an injection is not the right solution at all.
Redaktion··7 min read
Since 30 July 2026, dried flowers can no longer be prescribed at the expense of statutory health insurance. What the entitlement covers today, what conditions and authorisations apply, and what costs are incurred when billed privately.
Redaktion··7 min read
Flowers, extracts or ready-to-use medicinal products: the difference lies primarily in standardisation and how they are absorbed by the body. What can be deduced from studies, how side effects differ and how these forms are treated under reimbursement regulations.
Redaktion··7 min read
Medicines for weight loss are excluded from prescription coverage under statutory health insurance. Why the active ingredient, indicated use and reimbursement status differ; what costs are incurred when paying out of pocket; and what applies to private health insurance and government-subsidised health insurance.
Redaktion··6 min read
Prescription medicines for the treatment of obesity: how the active ingredients affect appetite and satiety, who they are authorised for, what side effects and warnings apply, and why the treatment must be considered as a long-term approach.
Redaktion··8 min read
Who may prescribe cannabis, which medical criteria are checked, and what happens after a prescription? This overview separates prescribing from cost coverage, explains which doctor to consult for each condition, and lists documents that help with the consultation.
Redaktion··7 min read
In studies, weight increased significantly on average after the end of treatment. What STEP-1 and SURMOUNT-4 actually investigated, why a returning appetite is not a matter of self-discipline, and what should be included in a prepared maintenance plan.
Redaktion··7 min read
The term is not protected, and the legal situation regarding botulinum toxin and fillers differs. Which qualifications matter, what constitutes a good consultation, why managing complications is crucial, and which warning signs to look out for.
Redaktion··8 min read
From GP practices to obesity centres: which clinics treat obesity, what information is gathered at the first appointment, how treatment is initiated and monitored, and how a purely online prescription differs from a structured course of treatment.
Redaktion··6 min read