Is medical cannabis legal in Germany?

Under German law, cannabis is both a narcotic and, under strict requirements, a medical product. Due to this dual characteristic, the BtMG previously applied to both marketable/legal (medical) cannabis and non-marketable/illegal cannabis (narcotics).

Since 1 April 2024, the Medizinal-Cannabisgesetz (MedCanG) has provided the legal framework for medical cannabis.