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Cannabis Therapy in Three Simple Steps
Book Your Appointment
Check your eligibility and book your initial consultation in minutes.
Speak to Your Specialist
Discuss your medical journey and wellness goals with your specialist and take a step toward possible treatment.
Get Your Prescription
If the doctor believes cannabis therapy may help, they will write a prescription. Only registered pharmacies are allowed to prepare and dispense medical cannabis in Germany.
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What are Germany's qualifying conditions?
To be considered for a medical cannabis prescription in Germany, the condition usually needs to be severe and have shown poor response to other treatments. To assess these factors, doctors may rely on:
- Diagnosis from another specialist.
- Previous treatment records.
- Medical reports or lab results.
- Symptom notes from the patient.
In some cases, the evaluating physician may be able to make the diagnosis themselves during the consultation.
Doctors do not use a fixed list of “qualifying conditions” in Germany, but some health concerns are more commonly treated with cannabis than others. Get an online or in-person evaluation to find out if you qualify for alternative treatments, which may include medical cannabis.
What benefits does getting a prescription in Germany offer?
A medical cannabis prescription unlocks access to medical cannabis products and legal protections that aren’t available without a prescription.
Strict quality control
In Germany, medical cannabis must meet the same high standards as other prescription medicines. Every product is lab tested to check its strength, safety, and ingredients.
Legal access
With a valid prescription, patients in Germany gain the legal right to purchase and possess medical cannabis.
Potential insurance coverage
Some public health insurance plans in Germany may cover the cost of medical cannabis.
Product availability
Not all pharmacies in Germany carry the same products, so your doctor or pharmacist can help you find the right option.
Personalized care
A specialist can help patients explore alternative treatments, understand potential risks and benefits, and choose the right product type and dosage (if cannabis is recommended).
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Frequently asked. Frequently answered.
Medical cannabis is legal in Germany when prescribed by a specialist for a qualifying condition.
To access medical cannabis in Germany, patients must receive a prescription from a licensed physician and fill it at an authorized pharmacy. Patients must also:
- be at least 18 years old (in rare cases, minors may qualify with parental consent and specialist oversight),
- live in Germany with a registered address,
- have a serious health condition that hasn’t improved with other treatments,
- and be under the care of a licensed doctor in Germany.
There’s no fixed list of qualifying conditions in Germany, and doctors may consider cannabis therapy for a variety of conditions and symptoms.
Patients can be evaluated by a specialist with no appointment needed. If the doctor believes cannabis therapy may help, they will write a prescription. Some doctors send prescriptions directly to a pharmacy. Others give patients a written prescription that must be physically taken to a pharmacy.
The cost of a specialist evaluation can vary depending on if a patient completes an evaluation form, meets with a doctor online, or sees a doctor in person. Some health insurers may cover the cost of prescribed products, but approval isn’t guaranteed.
Repeat prescriptions and follow-up appointments can also affect the cost.
In some cases, yes, health insurance in Germany may cover the cost of cannabis therapy. However, approval is not guaranteed.
Coverage usually depends on the patient’s diagnosis, past treatments, and the specific recommendation from their doctor. Patients typically need to submit a formal request through their insurance provider. Even with a valid prescription, out-of-pocket costs may apply if coverage is denied.
Yes. Many patients approved by their doctor for cannabis therapy prefer CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that doesn’t create the “high” often associated with THC. And some products designed for localized relief, like topical creams, are non-intoxicating due to how they are processed in the body.
Many medical cannabis products contain trace amounts of THC, and it is possible to test positive for THC even if you aren’t impaired. In some cases, THC can be detectable for days or even weeks after your last dose, depending on how long and how much you consumed. While CBD is not intoxicating and should not cause problems on testing, it is still possible that trace amounts of THC can cause a test to come back positive. As a result, it is generally recommended that you discuss your medical cannabis use with your employer and if need be, get support from your doctor or Union.
Some professions don’t allow any detectable THC, regardless of whether you have a valid prescription or when you last consumed.