Depending on the seriousness of your emergency , there are several different numbers you can call in Germany. In the case of a serious medical emergency, phone for an ambulance. If you require medical assistance out-of-hours e. They will usually have an answering machine message giving the contact details of the on-call doctor.
Alternatively, you can call for a non-emergency doctor on call. This number works all over Germany. The helpline is open round the clock, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
You can also visit the website to find a local surgery that offers emergency services. If you urgently need medication or a prescription , you can find an emergency pharmacy by calling 28 33 from a landline or 22 8 33 from a mobile calls cost up to 69 cents per minute. Most towns and cities also have an emergency pharmacy that operates outside of normal working hours.
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