Starting this summer, it will be easier to get a prescription for medical cannabis. But watch your wallet, because it won’t be automatically reimbursed. Cannabis-based medicines will soon be available by prescription, without the need for exceptional authorization from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). This legislative change will probably come into force in…
Bern, 25.08.2021 – At its meeting on August 25, 2021, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the implementation of the amendment to the Narcotics Act (BetmG) passed by Parliament. The amendment is intended to facilitate access to treatments with therapeutic cannabis. In the future, a prescription will no longer require the granting of an exceptional authorization from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). Cannabis for consumption purposes, on the other hand, will continue to be prohibited.
Trends and Developments The current regulatory environment surrounding cannabinoid-based products in Switzerland is unfortunately still marked by a high degree of uncertainty, due both to vague legislative requirements and heterogenous, sometimes arbitrary, enforcement. However, with the rise of public awareness of the general benefits of the cannabis plant as a result of the cannabidiol (CBD)…
Visit the new educational event Cannabis as medicine – «From plant to patient». Implementation: 01.05.2021 – 30.06.2021 (on demand until 31.12.2021) Type: e-learning + online workshop (05.06.2021) Costs: CHF 350 Accreditations (among others): FPH: 100, accredited for continuing education FPH Offizin (role 1.2) and continuing education. SDV: requested SGAIM: 4 points for workshop + up…
This week, in his radio programme “On va vers le beau“, Jonas Schneiter meets people who are working for sustainable solutions by developing different projects related to the production and transformation of hemp in Switzerland. Whether it is in the production of CBD, medicines, fashion or construction, he questions the role, the possibilities and the…
Bern, 08.03.2021 – The Council of States adopts the amendment to the Swiss Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Access to medical cannabis will be made easier, as an exceptional authorisation from the FOPH for its use will no longer be required.
Bern, December 9th 2020. There is two good news for those who use #cannabis to relieve chronic pain and muscle spasms.
In future, such prescriptions will no longer require exceptional authorisation from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
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