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Key BenefitsThe German Drug Dictionary Gelbe Liste provides structured information on German medicinal products as well as homeopathic and biological remedies. On pharmazie.com the dataset is available to professionals in an integrated search across the platform's drug reference databases.
Each preparation is documented with its pharmaceutical and pharmacological-therapeutic properties, classified according to the WHO ATC code and, where available, linked to the corresponding specialist information (Summary of Product Characteristics).
Records can be retrieved by pharmaceutical central number (PZN) or ATC code, so professionals can move from an identifier straight to the matching preparation and its documentation.
The dataset originates from Vidal MMI Germany GmbH, Neu-Isenburg, Germany, and is updated monthly. Access is included in the "Drug Dictionaries" and "Premium" subscription packages on pharmazie.com.
Every preparation is assigned to the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code, giving a consistent structure for grouping and comparing products by therapeutic use.
Records reference the specialist information (Summary of Product Characteristics) through the FachInfo-Service, so the underlying regulatory documentation is only one step away from the preparation entry.
The dataset can be queried by pharmaceutical central number (PZN) or ATC code, supporting identifier-driven workflows.
Beyond therapeutic data, entries record physical characteristics such as divisibility, dosage form, size and weight, which support dispensing and handling decisions.
The preparation texts in the Gelbe Liste dataset follow a consistent structure, so professionals can read entries the same way across manufacturers. The base information is provided by the manufacturers, and standard markers indicate the regulatory status, for example prescription-only (Rp) or controlled-substance (BtM) preparations.
Contraindications describe situations and conditions in which a preparation must not be used. Hypersensitivity is generally not listed separately because it applies to virtually every preparation, while application restrictions cover relative contraindications where a product may be used only under defined precautions, such as dose reduction or monitoring of liver values.
Adverse reactions relate to use as directed and are grouped by organ system following the WHO structure. Frequencies are classified as frequent (more than 10 percent), occasional (1 to 10 percent), rare (less than 1 percent), very rare (less than 0.1 percent) and isolated cases that are not yet quantifiable.
Interaction entries cover effects a substance causes as well as those it is subject to, with serious interactions that constitute contraindications additionally listed there. General therapy notes flag points to observe during treatment, for example a possible effect on reaction time or carbohydrate values relevant for people with diabetes.
