Poland Tightens Medical Cannabis Rules, Bans Telehealth Prescriptions
Poland’s Ministry of Health has recently implemented stringent regulations on medical cannabis prescriptions, now requiring in-person consultations and sidelining teleconsultations. This shift, aimed at combating potential abuse in the prescription system, significantly alters access for patients relying on cannabis-based therapies.
Alleged Teleconsultation Abuse Drives Policy Change
The Ministry of Health’s decision follows a broader review of the e-prescription system. Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna explained that teleconsultations had opened the door to abuse, particularly with substances like opioids, according to Born2Invest. Although cannabis was not initially part of the measure, public consultations influenced its inclusion in the list of substances requiring in-person consultations.
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