I am travelling to Spain and have had no response from the Spanish authorities regarding my medical cannabis

Can i get a prescription when i arrive

Asked by Kelly jones
Verified Doctor Answer

Hello, I understand your concern regarding your treatment while traveling. To give you a clear and direct answer: No, it is not possible to get a medical cannabis prescription from a doctor upon your arrival in Spain. The reasons for this are strictly legal and regulatory: Current Legislation in Spain: Unlike other countries, Spain does not currently have a generalized medical cannabis program in community pharmacies. Cannabis flower or standard medicinal oils cannot be prescribed by private or public doctors for general clinical use. Limited Exceptions: The only cannabis-derived medications authorized in Spain are specific, tightly regulated pharmaceutical drugs (such as Sativex or Epidiolex) approved exclusively for very specific neurological conditions (like multiple sclerosis spasticity or certain types of epilepsy). These require a complex hospital-approval process, and cannot be prescribed to tourists in a standard consultation. CBD Products: Over-the-counter CBD products (with less than 0.3% THC) are legal and widely available in specialized shops throughout Spain, but they are sold exclusively for topical/cosmetic use, not as prescription medication.

Answered by Carlos García Vasquez