Healthcare

State-run and private medical facilities exist in the Czech Republic. Most of them have concluded a contract with an insurance company on provision and settlement of costs for healthcare and only provide insured patients with the essential care subject to settlement of the excess as stipulated by law – this relates to EU citizens who have a European health insurance card.

First aid, emergency and rescue service
Sudden illness, accidents and similar can be resolved using the emergency services. These are open as special departments in hospitals. In very serious cases, it is possible to call the rescue service on the emergency number 112.

Pharmacies
Medicines to relieve flu or a cold and similar preparations can be purchased without a prescription. A prescription from a doctor is required to purchase other medicines.