How to Get a Medical Cannabis Prescription in Poland — 5 Steps, Cost, Online or In-Person

A medical cannabis prescription in Poland requires one doctor's visit. No referral, no public insurance, no weeks of waiting. We issue the ePrescription during the consultation — the code enters the P1 system within minutes. The rest is the pharmacy.

Below: the process step by step — visit cost, documents to bring, when online works, and what to do if the doctor doesn't qualify you.

The first visit at CannabisMedic is 169 PLN (~€40). No referral needed from a GP or the public health fund. Just:

Next available slots usually within 24-48 hours. The visit lasts 20-30 minutes. Payment by card or transfer, personal invoice on request.

Online consultation works the same as in-person — over video. The ePrescription enters the P1 system within minutes after the visit ends.

Medical documentation helps the doctor assess eligibility quickly:

No complete documentation? Don't cancel. The doctor can assess eligibility from the interview alone. Many of our patients come without documents and qualify — especially for insomnia, anxiety, muscle pain, where treatment history is scattered across different doctors.

Practical tip: write down every painkiller you've taken in the last 12 months, even if you no longer take them. This often decides qualification.

The doctor runs a detailed interview. Questions cover:

Based on that the doctor decides whether cannabis therapy is appropriate. If yes — picks a specific preparation: manufacturer (Aurora, Bedrocan, Tilray), THC and CBD concentration, form (flower, oil, capsules), starting dose.

If you don't qualify — the doctor says why. Sometimes suggests a CBD-only preparation (milder, no psychoactivity) or refers to a different treatment.

ePrescription has been standard since 2023. After qualification the doctor issues an electronic prescription that goes straight into the P1 system. You receive:

The prescription is valid 30 days from issuance. You fill it at any Polish pharmacy that dispenses controlled substances group I-N. Just provide your PESEL number + code (or scan the QR).

With the ePrescription you go to the pharmacy. Not every pharmacy keeps cannabis preparations in stock — during the visit the doctor will tell you which pharmacies in your region to check. You can also use KtoMaLek.pl or call directly.

If the pharmacy doesn't have it — ask them to order. Most receive it from the wholesaler within 24 hours. The prescription is valid 30 days, you have time.

After pickup the pharmacist will instruct you on use and storage. Keep the receipt — in case of a check, that's your proof of legal possession.

After 4-12 weeks we schedule a follow-up visit (149 PLN). The doctor evaluates:

Regular follow-ups are the key to safe and effective therapy. Don't 'disappear' after the first prescription — the doctor fine-tunes the preparation and you save money on ineffective doses.

Ready to start? Book a qualifying visit at CannabisMedic. Next available slot usually within 24-48 hours.