A visit to the doctor usually costs between CHF 85 and CHF 150. The costs are usually covered by your health insurance, especially if your family doctor refers you to a specialist. However, it is advisable to check with your insurance company in advance to ensure that the costs are covered.
Cannabis flowers: Prices range from 10 to 20 francs per gram with an average of 12 to 15 francs.
Cannabis oils, extracts and other products: The costs vary depending on the product type and quality and can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. For specific pricing information, we recommend contacting your pharmacy directly.
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Yes, some pharmacies offer next day delivery for orders placed before 4:00 p.m. It is advisable to find out the exact ordering and shipping modalities from the respective pharmacies.
You can get a cannabis passport issued, which gives you a 30-day portability within the Schengen area enabled. Please ask your doctor or pharmacy for further details.
No, your medical treatment and condition are confidential and protected by the right to medical privacy in Switzerland.
The prescription quantity varies depending on individual needs and doctor's recommendation.
Yes, there are numerous dangers and uncertainties when purchasing cannabis on the black market. In contrast, dispensary cannabis is produced for medical use without the use of harmful chemicals or synthetic THC. Production takes place in accordance with the strict guidelines of GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices), EU-GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certifications. These quality standards ensure safe and consistent medical care for patients with cannabis.
Whether your cannabis treatment will be covered by insurance depends on your individual insurance policy. If similar treatments are already covered, there is a likelihood that costs will be covered. If not, you may have to cover the costs yourself. However, it is worth fighting for cost coverage, as more and more patients are having success in enforcing these claims.
The legal regulations on this are still being clarified. We recommend not driving under the influence of cannabis and are in dialogue with regulators to establish fair and safe guidelines.
No, unfortunately patients are not allowed to grow their own. This is regulated in the Narcotics Act. The Association MEDCAN does not agree with this. In the future, we will work harder to ensure that patients whose costs for the medical use of cannabis are not or only partially covered are given the right to grow their own cannabis.
Disclaimer :
We are medical cannabis patients sharing our own experiences. We are not medical professionals.
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