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German cannabis prescriptions strictly limited by ‘disturbing’ court ruling

Written by || 28th December 2022 || News analysis | Cannabis – medical | GeographiesEurope Germany

A decision by Germany’s Federal Social Court limiting the prescribing and insurance payment for medical cannabis has been described by a leading lawyer on cannabis issues as “disturbing”.

The court ruled that health insurance companies may only approve the prescription of medical cannabis to treat serious illnesses if the treating doctor has made a “careful and comprehensive assessment”. This includes analysing alternative therapies, whether drug addiction conflicts with the prescription of cannabis, the chances of success and the risks.

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