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What is a PZN (Pharmazentralnummer)?

The PZN (Pharmazentralnummer, the German central pharmaceutical number) is the national identifier for medicines, medical devices and other pharmacy products in Germany. Every pack carries this eight-digit number, including a check digit, in plain text and as a barcode, so each product can be identified without ambiguity, from ordering through goods-in to reimbursement with the statutory health insurers. With the electronic prescription, the PZN matters more than ever, because digital prescriptions are built on this standardised code.

How to search a PZN number

Enter a PZN number or a drug name in the search field above, and pharmazie.com runs the search across 25+ databases instantly. Autocomplete suggests matches as you type. The result list shows the article with its key data, and one click opens the full data sheet for the Pharmazentralnummer. The free PZN search works without signing in; the complete detail data is available after a free demo.

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Detailansicht einer Pharmazentralnummer mit Preisen und Packungsdaten

A live PZN directory instead of a PZN list as PDF

With more than 550,000 listed articles, a printed PZN list or PDF would be out of date within days. New approvals, price changes and withdrawals happen constantly. An online PZN directory solves this: pharmazie.com draws on the official ABDA article master, which is based on manufacturer notifications to IFA GmbH and is editorially maintained by ABDATA Pharma-Daten-Service. It is updated at least every two weeks, many data sets daily. You can export extracts when needed, on a reliable and current data basis.

What data does the PZN directory provide?

Extensive attributes are stored for every Pharmazentralnummer:

Assistive devices directory (REHADAT) integrated

Through the REHADAT connection, an up-to-date assistive devices directory is available, linked directly to the Pharmazentralnummern. From the PZN you jump to the assistive-device position number and see technical details, without a separate search.

AVWG transparency list

The AVWG transparency list highlights the economic aspects of a prescription: additional costs, co-payments, manufacturer and pharmacy rebates. It is updated on the 1st and 15th of each month and helps pharmacies and payers decide cost-effectively.

Who is the PZN directory for?

pharmazie.com is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals, not for patients. It is especially useful for:

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Frequently asked questions about the PZN

What is a PZN number?

The PZN (Pharmazentralnummer) is an eight-digit national identifier for medicines and pharmacy products in Germany.

How can I search a PZN number?

Enter the PZN number or the drug name in the search field above. pharmazie.com searches more than 25 databases instantly and shows the matching data sheet for the Pharmazentralnummer.

Is there a PZN number list as a PDF?

A static PZN list as a PDF goes out of date quickly. An online PZN directory that is continuously updated is the better choice. Extracts can be exported when needed.

How many digits does a PZN have?

The PZN has eight digits, one of which is a check digit. It appears in plain text and as a barcode on every pack.

Is the PZN search free?

The free PZN search works without signing in. For the complete detail data, book a free, no-obligation demo.

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