Medical Cannabis in Zurich
Cannabis prescription from Zurich, medical consultation by video, pickup at the Stauffacher pharmacy or delivery to your home.
Cannabis therapy for Zurich
Around 443,000 people live in Zurich, plus a catchment area of another 1.3 million across the Limmat Valley, the Glatt Valley, the lake and the Oberland. The city is the medical hub of German-speaking Switzerland, home to the University Hospital, the Hirslanden clinic and a dense network of family doctors and specialists.
Even so, only a handful of pharmacies in Zurich consistently keep medical cannabis in stock. If you need a prescription, the choice is often between a consultation with a family doctor who is not very familiar with the process, and a long wait for an appointment at a specialised practice.
evidena.care closes this gap with telemedicine. You book an appointment online, speak by video from Zurich or the surrounding area with a physician specialised in telemedicine and, if a prescription is issued, receive a prescription that you can redeem directly at the Stauffacher pharmacy or have delivered to your home by post.
How to get your cannabis prescription in Zurich
Four steps, fully digital, with no trips to a medical practice.
Book an online appointment
Choose a time slot for your video consultation that fits your daily routine in Zurich.
Medical consultation by video
Speak with a physician specialised in cannabinoid medicine who reviews your individual situation.
Prescription sent digitally to the pharmacy
Choose one of our partner pharmacies in or near Zurich, or order online.
Pick it up or have it delivered
Collect your medication at the pharmacy or arrange delivery to your address in Zurich.
Partner pharmacies for Zurich
Why evidena.care for Zurich?
Zurich is the only major Swiss city with its own Stauffacher pharmacy, one of the established addresses for medical cannabis in the German-speaking region. For patients in city districts 1 to 12 the pharmacy is close by, with excellent public transport connections and accessibility.
If you live in the Glatt Valley, you also benefit from the Rosengarten pharmacy in Bassersdorf, reachable without driving into Zurich. The TopPharm pharmacy Wülflingen in Winterthur is also a serious option for many in the north of the canton.
Telemedicine from evidena.care spares you the journey and the waiting time in an overstretched family practice. You choose the place and time of your consultation and keep full control of your treatment.
Frequently asked questions from Zurich
Which pharmacies in Zurich stock medical cannabis?
The best-known address in the city of Zurich is the Stauffacher pharmacy at Birmensdorferstrasse 1. In the wider catchment area there are also the Rosengarten pharmacy in Bassersdorf and the TopPharm pharmacy Wülflingen in Winterthur. In principle, any Swiss pharmacy can order cannabis for your prescription if it does not have your preferred variety in stock.
Do I need a local doctor for a cannabis prescription in Zurich?
No. Since August 2022, any practising physician in Switzerland may prescribe cannabis, and since the pandemic, medical video consultations have been legally equivalent to in-person visits. evidena.care offers the consultation entirely by video, without you having to visit a practice in Zurich.
How long does it take from the appointment until the cannabis is at the pharmacy?
The medical consultation typically takes place within a few days of your booking. If a prescription is issued, it is sent digitally to the Zurich partner pharmacy of your choice, which prepares the medication the same or the next day, depending on availability.
Can I have my cannabis delivered to Zurich?
Yes. Swiss pharmacies are allowed to ship prescription medicines by post. Our partner pharmacies deliver to home addresses throughout the city and the Canton of Zurich. If required, the pharmacy arranges delivery with confirmation of receipt.
Does my health insurance cover treatment with evidena.care in Zurich?
Depending on your insurance model, we bill the medical consultation directly to your basic health insurance. The cannabis medicines themselves are in most cases not covered by Swiss basic insurance; you pay for them at the pharmacy. Some supplementary insurance plans reimburse part of the costs; check with your health insurer in advance.
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Cannabis prescription in Zurich
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