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You can easily renew your prescriptions through the Leumit app. Simply open the app and select the “Renew Prescription” option.
You may contact your doctor up to three times per quarter to request renewals for regular medications. A response will be provided within four business days.
Prescription Renewal
There’s no need to leave the house to buy your medications! Once you receive a digital prescription, simply log in to your personal area on the Leumit website or app and click on “Home Delivery of Medications.”
After a quick process of entering your details, the medications will be delivered straight to your home (or to any address of your choice within the service areas) for a small delivery fee. For Leumit customers aged 65 and over, pregnant women, and new mothers up to six months after birth – delivery is free of charge.
Meds to Your Door
Medications are an essential part of medical treatment and may sometimes involve a co-payment from customers. It’s important to know that exemptions and payment caps exist, especially for chronic illnesses or long-term treatments. Full details about co-payments and medication costs are available on the website (in Hebrew).
Some medications, tests, and treatments require prior authorization from an authorized medical professional at Leumit Health Services. Please contact your family doctor or a customer relations representative at your medical center for guidance on obtaining approvals.
For more on the topicAt Leumit, over-the-counter medications are sold at reduced prices and with discounts, even without presenting a prescription.
In some cases, presenting a prescription may entitle you to a greater discount.
It is recommended to consult with the pharmacist.
Some medications can be dispensed for three months at a time, and it is recommended to consult with the pharmacist about this.
In cases where it is not possible to receive all three months’ supply at once, you can either order the medications for home delivery or place an advance order for pickup at the pharmacy.
A generic medication contains the same active ingredient as the original (brand-name) medication, in the same amount and in the same form (such as tablets, injections, etc.). It works in the body just like the original - it is absorbed, distributed, acts, and is eliminated in the same way.
What’s the difference between an original medication and a generic one?
An original medication is a new product developed by a pharmaceutical company and protected by a patent for several years. Once the patent expires, other companies can produce generic medications - products identical in terms of the active ingredient and medical effect.
Generic medications go through strict development and testing, and only after the Ministry of Health confirms that they are equivalent to the original medication in terms of quality, safety, and effectiveness are they approved for use in Israel.
Does the lower price of a generic medication mean lower quality?
Absolutely not. The lower price comes from the fact that developing a generic medication is shorter and less costly, since the active ingredient has already been proven safe and effective. This allows the medication to be sold at a lower price - benefiting patients without compromising quality.
Why is it important to use generics?
Using generics helps the healthcare system allocate resources to treatments and medications not included in the government health basket, improving patients’ quality of life and even saving lives. In addition, competition with the original drug often lowers its price as well, encouraging pharmaceutical companies to continue developing innovative treatments.
The generic medication I received looks different - is that normal?
Yes. Generic medications may look different in color, size, or shape, but this does not affect how they work in the body. All generics provided by Leumit are checked and approved by the Ministry of Health.
Will switching from an original to a generic affect my treatment?
No. Generic medications are equivalent to original medications in terms of effectiveness, quality, and safety. Even if the pill looks different or comes in different packaging, this has no impact on the medical outcome.
The cost of medications included in the government health basket is the same at all pharmacies.
However, some medications and equipment covered under Leumit’s supplementary insurance are discounted only when purchased at Leumit pharmacies, not at private pharmacies.
In such cases, the prescription will indicate that the discount applies exclusively at Leumit pharmacies.
Fasting affects the body even without medication, and can cause symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, headaches, low blood pressure, or weakness. When medication is added — especially for people with chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension — the risk of complications may increase, for example due to low blood sugar or changes in the body’s electrolyte balance. It is therefore important to understand how to combine fasting with medication, when fasting should be stopped if necessary, and what the general recommendations are for safe management. Click the link for full information.
Meds and Fasting
