Does Denmark have a recreational use program?

No, Denmark does not have a recreational use program.

Does Denmark have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Denmark. Denmark launched a trial program in 2018 for the medical use of cannabis, and it is expected to last until 2025. 

All Danish doctors can write prescriptions without the need for specialization, training, or certification and may prescribe for any condition they consider relevant. Physicians are authorized to prescribe any of the unlicensed medications that are part of the trial.

What are the rules for medical use?

The Danish Parliament has put out rules based on science for which medical cannabis can be used in the pilot program.

Only certain individuals with qualifying medical problems can obtain prescriptions for the cannabis-based medications Sativex, Marinol, and Nabilone.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

The Danish Medicines Agency approved three types of cannabis derivatives (Sativex, Marinol, and Nabilone) in 2011 for medical use; nonetheless, these drugs require a prescription. These are mostly administered to individuals with multiple sclerosis to reduce muscle stiffness and pain, as well as nausea in cancer patients.

What are the medical program limits?

In Denmark, it is forbidden to grow cannabis. On the other hand, buying or selling cannabis plant seeds is permitted in Denmark.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

No clear medical rules yet.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

No clear medical rules yet.

Is CBD legal in Denmark?

No, CBD is not legal in Denmark. CBD was only legally accessible in Denmark with a doctor’s prescription up until July 2018. However, any hemp product containing up to 0.2% THC was no longer regarded as a euphoric or narcotic substance when the nation modified the Euphoriant Substances Act.

According to the Danish Medicines Agency and the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA), CBD is subject to many laws, making it impossible to declare definitively whether all CBD products containing less than 0.2% THC are lawful.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Denmark?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Denmark. It is against the law to possess, use, grow, sell, or distribute cannabis or cannabis-related products in Denmark. Possession of up to 3.5 ounces of cannabis is punishable by law.

However, greater amounts (3.5 ounces or more) can result in a jail sentence.