Business of Cannabis reports
Medical cannabis for any indication
A crucial element of this bill, similar to the current situation in Germany, is that doctors will be able to prescribe medical cannabis for any condition, meaning that the doors have been flung open to access for patients.
Restrictions still apply, however. Patients will only be able to secure a maximum one month’s supply at a time from prescribers. Patients must also undergo at least one annual medical examination to continue treatment.
Another critical element is that extracts, resins and raw cannabis plants ‘intended for medical use’ are set to be removed from the list of prohibited drugs, a move that has seen Germany’s medical cannabis market explode in size.
There is nuance to this change, though. THC, cannabis’s psychoactive compound, will remain a controlled substance, but will be permitted only when being used in medical or scientific contexts.
Any handling of THC outside these defined uses will continue to fall under drug control legislation. The law goes some way to distinguishing non-psychoactive cannabinoids from THC, but how this will work in practice remains to be seen.
To protect patients from penalties, those prescribed cannabis will receive a “cannabis card” alongside their medicine, allowing them to prove their legal access during checks.
JAZMP to oversee regulation
According to the Slovenia Times, the Slovenian Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (JAZMP) is responsible for managing the licensing process for production permits and permits for the trade of medical cannabis.
Production of medicinal cannabis and related medicines will be subject to rigorous quality requirements, including compliance with GACP, GMP, and European Pharmacopoeia standards, which regulate the quality, manufacture, and testing of medicines.
The aim is to ensure a stable and reliable supply of cannabis via pharmacies, licensed wholesalers, and healthcare providers, while reducing dependence on imports and inconsistent access. The law entered into force on 20 August 2025.
