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3 steps to a cannabis prescription

The medical use of cannabis still requires some initiative on your part. To make obtaining a prescription easier, we recommend that you first familiarize yourself with our MEDCAN information channel on Telegram . Here you will find important information that can help you ask specific questions. Thorough preparation will minimize uncertainties and facilitate communication with medical professionals. 

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First, contact your family doctor. If necessary, seek out a medical professional specializing in the medical use of cannabis. Insist on your right to try this innovative treatment option.

You can find doctors here.

Get advice

Take advantage of a personal consultation to find out if and how cannabis can help with your symptoms. If it is medically appropriate, your doctor will send a prescription directly to the pharmacy. Research methods of administration, strains, and reputable pharmacies in advance to avoid unnecessary trips. Also, seek medical support regarding insurance coverage for your cannabis medication.

Collection or delivery

Once you receive your prescription, go to the pharmacy where you will receive further advice on the medication and its use. Depending on the prescription, you will have a choice of different medications. Decide whether you would like to pick them up directly or have them conveniently delivered to your home.

Here you will find pharmacies.

"Every patient has the right to decide for themselves how they want to be treated. It is their health."

Swiss Society for Cannabis in Medicine (SGCM)

The SGCM is a professional organization dedicated to a comprehensive understanding of the medical use of cannabis. Through its evidence-based guidelines and treatment recommendations, the SGCM advocates for the appropriate use of cannabis in medical practice.

The SGCM website serves as a central hub for specialist information. Here, both medical professionals and patients can find PDF files and practical forms. The site offers therapy recommendations for various diagnoses, as well as helpful information on driving and assistance with processing reimbursement claims from health insurance companies and other insurers. The SGCM also actively promotes the advancement of research in the field of medical cannabinoids.

Contact the relevant professional organization to deepen your knowledge about the use of cannabis and gain access to this important area of ​​medicine.