{
  "id": 7566373,
  "title": "Gesundheit: Linnemann dringt auf strengere Regeln für Medizin-Cannabis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/gesundheit-linnemann-dringt-auf-strengere-regeln-fur-medizin-cannabis",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:14:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/gesundheit-linnemann-dringt-auf-strengere-regeln-fuer-medizin-cannabis/100254774.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Bundesgesundheitsminister Carsten Linnemann is urging for stricter regulations on the distribution of medicinal cannabis. It is predicted that import volumes of medicinal cannabis flowers will grow to 300 tonnes by the end of this year, a tenfold increase in just three years, according to the CDU politician at the German Apothecaries' Day in Munich. This surge in supply is viewed as abuse, deviating from the original intent of medicinal use. The black-red cabinet has already proposed legislation, but it has been sitting in the Bundestag since the end of last year. Under the new rules, prescriptions for cannabis flowers will only be possible through direct contact with a doctor or a physician. Online sales of medicinal cannabis are no longer permitted, and will only be available in pharmacies. Linnemann emphasized that discussions between coalition factions must lead to success. He deplored the ease with which cannabis flowers can now be obtained via private prescriptions from internet platforms often located abroad. He pointed to a recently presented study indicating a rise in cannabis-specific diagnoses such as acute poisoning or psychosis since legalization in 2024. The study attributes this increase to higher consumption of medicinal cannabis with a higher THC content. As the new minister, Linnemann sees his role as fresh perspective, bringing a new lens to view the situation with an economic outlook and an open mind. He also criticized a competitive disadvantage for German pharmacies due to foreign drug wholesalers, and intends to advocate for its elimination. Linnemann announced that a regulation with new rules for the reimbursement of medicinal cannabis is now signed and will come into effect. The reimbursement amount for prescription medicines will be increased from 8.35 to 9.00 euros per pack, and further to 9.50 euros by January 1, 2027.",
  "summary": "Kiffen ist inzwischen mit vielen Auflagen für Erwachsene erlaubt. Zugleich wächst der Markt für Cannabis als Medikament stark. Der neue Minister will dem einen Riegel vorschieben.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carsten Linnemann calls for stricter regulations on medicinal cannabis distribution.",
    "Import volumes of medicinal cannabis flowers predicted to reach 300 tonnes by year-end.",
    "New rules to restrict prescriptions to direct doctor-to-patient contact only."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}