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Medicinal cannabis on prescription.

We call for medicinal cannabis flowers on prescription, modelled on the German approach.

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Possible in Germany since 2017.

What this is about

Under the Austrian Narcotic Substances Ordinance (Suchtgiftverordnung), doctors in Austria may not prescribe medicinal cannabis flowers. This leaves no doctor-prescribed route to flowers through the pharmacy. According to the citizens’ initiative, flowers offer a medical benefit of their own compared with isolated pure substances.

Germany has gathered experience with prescribing medicinal cannabis flowers since 2017. Austria lags behind in a European comparison. We want a rule that puts patients first and gives everyone the same access.

Our demands

  1. 01The prescription ban on medicinal cannabis flowers under the Suchtgiftverordnung is lifted.
  2. 02Doctors can prescribe medicinal cannabis flowers, and they are dispensed through pharmacies.
  3. 03The new rule follows the German model, which has provided practical experience since 2017.
  4. 04The rule is patient-centred and guarantees all patients the same access.
  5. 05Health insurance covers the cost of medical cannabis flowers prescribed by a doctor.

How to support the proposal

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    Signatures are collected through the ARGE CANNA citizens’ initiative. Klaus Hübner, Chairman of the ÖCB, is on its board.

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