Denmark Moves Toward Permanent Medical Cannabis Program
Denmark is poised to cement its place as a leader in medical cannabis regulation. On November 19, Minister of the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde proposed making the country’s medical cannabis trial scheme permanent, a bold move following years of steady growth in patient participation.
Medical Cannabis Success in Denmark
The trial scheme, introduced in 2018, aimed to provide patients with conditions such as multiple sclerosis and cancer access to medical cannabis treatments. Extended in 2021, the program is set to expire at the end of 2025. However, its success has been undeniable. Over the last three years, more than 20,000 prescriptions have …