Cannabis Therapy via Telemedicine
From the online consultation to the prescription. Medical guidance via video and supply through certified Swiss pharmacies.
Telemedicine consultations in Switzerland
evidena.care offers a telemedicine platform for patients who wish to book a medical video consultation. The consultation takes place entirely online, with no travel and no long wait for an appointment at a practice.
Whether a therapy with prescription-only preparations is an option is decided solely by the doctor in a personal consultation. If a prescription is issued, it is transmitted digitally to a Swiss partner pharmacy, which prepares the medication or delivers it by post.
You can learn more about how an online consultation works on our"How it works" page.
Legal situation in Switzerland
Legal since 1 August 2022, no exceptional permit required
On 1 August 2022, the Swiss Narcotics Act was amended. Since then, doctors have been able to prescribe medical cannabis directly, without the exceptional permit from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) that was previously required.
This change in the law enables:
- Direct prescribing by any practising doctor
- Supply through pharmacies on medical prescription
- Broad product range from flowers to oils
- Individual therapy based on medical assessment
Change in the law
Legal with a prescription
Swiss quality
Getting a cannabis prescription in Switzerland
With evidena.care, you receive your cannabis therapy conveniently via telemedicine
Book an online appointment
Choose a suitable time for your video consultation. No travel, no waiting.
Medical consultation
Talk to a doctor via video. Your individual situation is assessed during the consultation.
Receive your prescription
If a prescription is issued, it is sent digitally to a Swiss partner pharmacy of your choice.
Collect your medication
Pick up your medication at one of our partner pharmacies or have it delivered to your home.
Costs of cannabis therapy
The medical consultation is usually covered by basic health insurance. The cannabis products, however, are currently not reimbursed by basic insurance. Some supplementary insurance plans may cover part of the costs.
Learn more about the costsFrequently asked questions
Answers on the legal situation, costs, health insurance and how a consultation works.
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