Text of the petition

We call on the Bundestag to halt the planned changes to the medical cannabis law. In the future, prescriptions will only be available after a personal doctor's visit, and mail-order deliveries from pharmacies will be prohibited. This jeopardizes the care of many patients—especially in rural areas—and leads to an unfair two-tier system. Please protect the right to accessible medical care for everyone.

Reason

In Germany, many seriously ill people rely on medical cannabis. For them, it is often the best or even the only effective treatment option, for example, for severe pain, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, or chronic illnesses.

Until now, patients could receive cannabis prescriptions from doctors after an online consultation – and it was sent directly to their homes from a pharmacy. This was safe, easy, and particularly important for people with disabilities, low incomes, or in rural areas.

But now the federal government wants to change the law. In the future, cannabis will only be prescribed after an in-person doctor's visit. Furthermore, the mail-order of medical cannabis by pharmacies is to be banned.

What does this mean for those affected?

• Many patients in rural areas do not have doctors nearby who prescribe cannabis. They would have to travel long distances or wait – often several weeks or months.
• Many pharmacies do not stock medical cannabis. Without mail-order, long distances or no supply at all would result.
• Doctor's appointments cost money – up to 100 euros per visit. Chronically ill patients often cannot afford this.
• This means that many people lose access to their urgently needed medicine.

This violates the principle of equality and creates a two-tier healthcare system: Those who live in the city and have money receive help – those who live in the countryside or have little money are left behind.

Even worse: Without legal options, many turn back to the black market. There is no security, no control, no prescription – and great risks.

We will not allow this and demand:

• Online doctor contact for medical cannabis must be maintained – especially for people with limited mobility or without local care.
• Mail-order cannabis from pharmacies must continue to be permitted – because this is the only way to ensure safe and equitable care.
• Politicians must ensure that everyone in Germany has access to the treatment they need – regardless of where they live or how much money they have.

Health is a fundamental right. Those who are sick need help – not new hurdles.

Please support this petition with your signature. Together we can ensure that important treatments remain accessible to everyone – fair, safe, and modern.