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Since resources are scarce in German healthcare, the study focused on providing helpful suggestions for policy decisions. According to the WHO, doctors in Germany consult with more patients each year than doctors in other countries which can be unsafe for patients. This research focused on socio-economic and health economics aspects of using pharmacy for self-medication and self-care to treat minor diseases, instead of going to a GP. To determine therapeutic routes within the healthcare system, we reviewed existing information from market research, epidemiology and demographics. Besides the decision trees, interviews with experts were used to help with the analysis of how people react to minor health issues. Using these instruments, we conducted research on pharmacy-based self-care impacts and then recommended suitable policies in multiple stages using wellestablished steps.In Germany, the use of consumer self-care and self-medication now saves GKV (statutory health insurance) roughly €21 billion a year. According to a scenario for the future, health insurance will save €2.2 billion on medical costs and €426 million on medicine expenses. Since there are less sick leave-related losses of productivity, the EU is currently saving €6 billion and an additional €750 million is expected to be saved later on. According to statistics, the health insurance fund and the economy save an extra €14 and €4, respectively, for every euro spent on self-medication. Self-care allows people to save time on appointments and gives professionals the ability to help others who are more severely ill. For medical staff dealing with a high number of patients, the two-hour per day estimated relief in the future is a major help.