PHYTOMED AG: Advanced training on cannabis in medicine, fall 2025

PHYTOMED AG, a long-standing member of our Association , remains committed to continuing medical education in 2025 in the field of cannabis in medicine. As at the beginning of the year, PHYTOMED is now offering a diverse series of continuing education courses this fall, covering both the basics and specific areas of application of cannabinoid therapy. Please recommend these courses to your doctor or other medical professionals.

Franziska Quadri
August 20, 2025

The use of cannabis in medicine is gaining increasing importance in Switzerland – yet many medical professionals still lack in-depth experience with this form of therapy. This makes it all the more important to impart sound knowledge and practical skills. Good continuing education in this field plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients can benefit from effective, safe, and professionally supervised therapies.

PHYTOMED AG's events provide in-depth knowledge of the pharmacological properties of cannabinoids and their growing importance in modern medicine – particularly in pain therapy, palliative medicine, oncology, psychiatry, and neurology.

The continuing education courses are aimed at physicians of various specialties and pharmacists. No prior knowledge is required.

Dates and topics – October/November 2025

October 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m. | Online (fr)
A complete guide to the practice of cannabis – The formulation of the medicinal cannabis return and its indications
Lecturer: Dr. med. David Marx
October 22, 2025 | 4:00–6:15 PM | Online
Cannabinoid-Containing Formula Medicinal Products
Lecturer: Dr. sc. nat. Simon Nicolussi
October 28, 2025 | 6:00–8:15 p.m. | Online
Cannabis in Psychiatry – Current Data, Indications, and Contraindications.
Lecturer: Dr. David Marx.
November 12, 2025 | 6:00–8:15 p.m. | Online
Cannabis for Chronic Neuropathic Pain and Spasticity – New Hope for Old Ailments?
Presenter: Dr. Alexandra Kupferberg
November 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m. | Online (fr)
Cannabis médical – Compréhension, indications et posologie
Lecturer: Dr. René Maarek
November 18, 2025 | 6:00–8:15 p.m. | Online:
Use of Cannabis in Psychiatry – Therapeutic Potential or Risk Factor?
Lecturer: Dr. Alexandra Kupferberg
November 27, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m. | Online (fr)
Cannabis médical – Compréhension, indications et posologie
Lecturer: Dr. René Maarek

Learning objectives of the training courses

Participants gain insights into:

Basics of the endocannabinoid system
Clinical indications and effects of THC and CBD
Evidence in various disciplines (pain therapy, palliative medicine, oncology, psychiatry, neurology)
Formulation, dosage and application forms
Legal framework and options for cost coverage
Case studies from practice

Fees & Accreditation

Participation fee: CHF 75 per lecture, exceptions: Lectures by Dr. René Maarek: CHF 99 per lecture.
Each training course is accredited by the Swiss Medical Society for Phytotherapy (SMGP) (2 continuing education credits)
Additional accreditation by the FPH pharmacy (12.50 points)