Waiting times, costs, public health insurance reimbursement, discretion, delivery — everything you need to choose the right path to your cannabis prescription.
Telemedicine is faster, location-independent, and generally more discreet — ideal for self-payers with a clear indication. Local practices excel in physical examinations, complex medical conditions, and when public health insurance is expected to cover the costs. Both approaches have been legally equivalent since the MedCanG 2024.
| Criterion | Telemedicine | Local Practice |
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Waiting time for appointment
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1–3 days | 4–12 weeks |
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Initial consultation
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Online questionnaire or video | In-person at the practice |
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Location dependency
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Nationwide, location-independent | Requires proximity to residence |
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Follow-up prescriptions
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Renewable online | Practice visit depending on doctor |
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Experience with cannabis
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High — specialized doctors | Variable — many general practitioners are uncertain |
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Delivery
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Mail-order pharmacy to home (30 min – 48 h) | Self-pickup at pharmacy |
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Initial consultation costs (self-payer)
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≈ €4.99 – 30 | ≈ €0 (public health insurance) / €30–80 (private) |
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Price per gram
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€5–15 | €5–15 |
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Data protection / Discretion
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High — no waiting room encounters | Limited by practice visit |
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Health insurance reimbursement possible
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Suitable for acute emergencies
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Personal physical examination
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Cannabis by prescription?
Compare telemedicine providers and start your cannabis therapy today — simply, legally, and from home.
Become a patient now →Yes. Since the MedCanG on April 1, 2024, cannabis is no longer classified as a narcotic and can be prescribed on a regular private prescription — even via remote consultation. The prerequisites are a physician licensed in Germany and a medically justifiable indication. Providers like GetKong, Bloomwell, or Quick Green operate within medical professional regulations and remote treatment guidelines.
When a physical examination is necessary, for complex comorbidities, acute complaints, or if coverage by statutory health insurance is sought — in such cases, insurers often require a detailed medical report, which is easier to obtain from an in-person practice.
With questionnaire-based providers, often within 24 hours of submission; with video consultations, usually 1–3 business days. Express providers like Quick Green or GetKong sometimes deliver in major cities within 30–90 minutes after prescription issuance.
No physical examination, limited medical history with pure questionnaire providers, higher self-payer costs on some platforms, and risk of marketing-driven over-prescription. However, reputable providers conduct a medical review and reject patients without a valid indication.
Generally yes — cost coverage is not tied to the prescription method, but to the medical justification. In practice, applications for telemedicine prescriptions are more often rejected because platforms often only issue private prescriptions. Public health insurance reimbursement is usually easier through established practices.