Inhabitants
approx. 3.8 million
Pharmacies
approx. 700 public pharmacies
Federal State
Berlin
Emergency pharmacy service in Berlin
In Berlin, several pharmacies are on emergency duty at all times — spread across all districts. The emergency duty schedule changes daily at 9 am.
Find current emergency duty:
- Via aponet.de with a postcode in Berlin (e.g. 10115, 10437, 10967, 12047, 13355).
- Nationwide emergency service number: 22 8 33 (chargeable, redirects to the nearest open pharmacy).
- Uniform nationwide emergency fee: €2.50 per night dispensing.
Enter postcode at aponet.de — within the S-Bahn ring, at least three emergency pharmacies are usually open simultaneously.
Cannabis-carrying pharmacies in Berlin
As of 2026, there is no central register for cannabis-carrying pharmacies in Germany. The following guide is based on publicly communicated assortments and typical BtM availability by district — it is not an exhaustive list. Before each visit: a telephone stock check is recommended.
Pharmacies in the city center (Mitte / Friedrichshain)
Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Several locations with documented cannabis assortment and short order times.
Neighborhood pharmacies in Neukölln & Kreuzberg
Neukölln, Kreuzberg
Often BtM-carrying, often multilingual advice (German/English/Turkish).
Charlottenburg pharmacies (City West)
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Classically well-stocked pharmacies, good for private prescriptions and special orders.
Call before visiting — clarify these 5 questions
- Do you carry medical cannabis and can you dispense BtM prescriptions?
- Do you currently have my specific strain in stock?
- How long does an order take if not in stock?
- Do you accept e-prescriptions or do I need the paper BtM prescription?
- Do you offer a delivery service within the city area?
Background and complete checklist in the Pharmacy Guide.
Express delivery in Berlin
Express courier available (30–60 minutes after prescription approval)
Berlin is the central market for GetKong's express service. Bike couriers start from their own warehouse in the city area and deliver to all inner-city districts usually within 60 minutes of approval.
Telemedicine providers like GetKong bundle prescription requests, medical review and delivery on one platform — relevant for anyone who doesn't have a BtM-carrying pharmacy nearby or needs short-term supplies.
More about this: How reputable is GetKong? · Telemedicine vs. Practice
Special features in Berlin
- Highest density of cannabis-specialized pharmacies in Germany (Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Mitte, Charlottenburg).
- Several pharmacies with a designated cannabis assortment and short-term ordering option.
- Express delivery via GetKong in 30–60 minutes after prescription approval by bike courier available.
- U-Bahn and S-Bahn network usually allows reaching an emergency pharmacy within 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about finding a pharmacy in Berlin
Where can I find a cannabis-carrying pharmacy in Berlin?▾
Cannabis-carrying pharmacies are disproportionately common in Berlin — with concentrations in Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Charlottenburg. A central online register does not exist; only a prior phone check is reliable. Those who want to avoid the pharmacy trip can use integrated telemedicine providers like GetKong, which deliver in Berlin via express courier in 30–60 minutes after prescription approval.
How do I find the emergency pharmacy service in Berlin?▾
The quickest source is aponet.de — enter a Berlin postcode and the emergency service plan will show the pharmacies currently on duty. Alternatively, use the nationwide number 22 8 33. Within the S-Bahn ring, several emergency pharmacies are usually open simultaneously; in outer districts, the journey may be longer.
How quickly can I get medical cannabis in Berlin?▾
If the strain is in stock, direct pickup is possible after presenting the prescription. If it needs to be ordered, it usually takes 1–2 business days in Berlin. Those looking for an express solution can use GetKong: prescription request, medical review, and delivery by bike courier all run through one platform, with delivery typically in 30–60 minutes after approval.