High Times for German Cannabis Firm Amid Medical Boom
- A Berlin-based pharmaceutical company specializing in cannabis products saw a surge in demand after Germany partially legalised marijuana last year.
- The former centre-left government loosened the law allowing possession of up to 25 grams and three marijuana plants per household, raising public awareness and prescriptions.
- Philip Schetter, CEO of Cantourage, highlighted strict safety standards at their Bavaria facility, where staff prepare certified medicinal cannabis derived from Jamaica, Uganda, and New Zealand.
- Following the legal reforms, the number of cannabis prescriptions dispensed by pharmacies in December 2024 surged to more than ten times the amount recorded in March 2024, highlighting increased patient access facilitated by services such as Bloomwell.
- Despite political opposition and a pending government review, Schetter expressed confidence the company can sustain its model, while further legalisation steps remain possible.
73 Articles
73 Articles

High times for German cannabis firm amid medical boom
At an undisclosed site in Germany's Bavaria state, pharmaceutical CEO Philip Schetter opens a 75-centimetre (30-inch) thick steel door that secures his wares: vast amounts of cannabis.
Can I Bring Cannabis on a Plane?
The containing wave of legalization has sparked an ever-increasing interest among travelers who wish to bring their cannabis on a plane to their destinations. And the stats are clear: The burning questions asked to Google include “Can you take weed on a plane,” which is up by 204% and “Bring CBD on a plane,” which is up by a whopping 374%. In response to this surge in curiosity, Jonathan Bohun, a well-versed cannabis expert and the founder and C…
News: High Times For German Cannabis Firm Amid Medical Boom
At an undisclosed site in Germany’s Bavaria state, pharmaceutical CEO Philip Schetter opens a 75-centimetre (30-inch) thick steel door that secures his wares: vast amounts … The post News: High times for German cannabis firm amid medical boom appeared first on Ghana Showbiz Online. Related posts: News: Struggling steel giant Thyssenkrupp’s shares slump after profit hit News: Trump announces drug prices cut with swipe at Europe
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage