There is currently 1 DiGA for Alcohol Addiction in the BfArM directory: vorvida. Statutory health insurers pay the manufacturer €185 per prescription. With a medical prescription, the DiGA is free for people with statutory health insurance.
F10.1Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol: Harmful use
F10.2Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol: Dependence syndrome
Source: ICD-10 2019 (WHO)
Frequently Asked Questions about DiGAs for Alcohol Addiction
Currently 1 DiGA is approved for Alcohol Addiction: vorvida. All are available free of charge on prescription.
For Alcohol Addiction, 1 DiGA app is approved: vorvida. All apps are reviewed by BfArM and available free of charge on prescription.
Yes, the approved DiGA app for Alcohol Addiction is free of charge with a medical prescription for people with statutory health insurance. For privately insured people, reimbursement depends on their plan.
A DiGA for Alcohol Addiction can be prescribed by your doctor or psychotherapist. Alternatively, you can apply for the DiGA directly through your health insurance provider, provided you have a qualifying diagnosis. In both cases you will receive an activation code to unlock the app.
With a medical prescription, all DiGAs are free of charge for people with statutory health insurance – the costs are fully covered by statutory health insurance. For privately insured people, reimbursement depends on their plan. The prices paid by insurers to manufacturers vary by DiGA and can be found on the respective detail pages.
