Cannabis Pharmacy Switzerland — where to redeem your prescription

Which pharmacies carry cannabis?

Around 200 Swiss pharmacies currently dispense medical cannabis on a narcotics prescription — and rising. Broadest choice: train-station pharmacies and dedicated cannabis pharmacies.

Main chains: Zur Rose (multi-site + mail order), TopPharm, Coop Vitality, Amavita, train-station pharmacies. Small pharmacies order on request — 3–10 working days.

Note: availability depends on the canton and the pharmacist's willingness. Call ahead and ask for the exact preparation.

Available strains & preparations

Bedrocan (Jack Herer genetics, ~22% THC, <1% CBD) — most-prescribed sativa flower.

Bedrobinol (~13% THC) — gentler dose, good for starters.

Bediol (6% THC / 8% CBD) — 1:1 balance, anxiety and pain.

Bedica (~14% THC, indica) — sleep and evening use.

Full-spectrum extracts / magistral oils — sublingual, compounded in the pharmacy.

Dronabinol drops (synthetic THC) — 25 mg/ml, precise titration.

Sativex® oromucosal spray (2.7 mg THC + 2.5 mg CBD per spray) — MS spasticity.

Price per gram & per pack

Flower: 10–15 CHF/g depending on strain and pharmacy. Bedrocan ~12–13 CHF/g.

Extract / magistral oil: 100–250 CHF per bottle (25–50 ml).

Dronabinol drops: ~100 CHF per 30 ml.

Sativex®: ~500 CHF per 10 ml bottle (sometimes reimbursed in MS).

The pharmacy buys flower for ~3.50 CHF/g wholesale — the rest is margin, regulatory cost and advice.

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How to redeem your prescription — step by step

1. Call ahead, name preparation and amount, check stock and lead time.

2. Bring the original narcotics prescription — copies and photos won't be accepted.

3. Bring a valid ID. First fill usually includes a short use consultation.

4. Payment: cash, debit card or Twint. Direct insurance billing only for Sativex and Epidyolex with prior approval.

5. Renewals: many pharmacies accept digitally signed prescriptions by email.

If symptoms occur after use, the dispensing pharmacy is an important point of contact for further assessment. What to do about suspected side effects

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