25 German cities want to sell “adult” cannabis in pharmacies as part of a national experiment

Wiesbaden, the capital of the German state of Hesse, has officially applied to participate in an experiment to sell cannabis in pharmacies.

The experiment aims to study the impact of a regulated cannabis market on reducing illicit trade and improving health protection. Municipal councilor for health Milena Löbcke (Linke) signed the declaration of intent to participate in the initiative earlier this month, the city said in a press release .

“(…) With the sale in pharmacies, we will ensure that high pharmaceutical standards also apply to the distribution of cannabis (…)”

In the press release, Löbcke emphasises the importance of this measure for a realistic drugs policy:

“The establishment of a second pillar alongside home cultivation and cultivation associations is essential to marginalise the black market and achieve the goals of effective protection of children, young people and public health. With regard to pharmacy sales, we will ensure that the high pharmaceutical standards also apply to the dispensing of cannabis.