Croatia

Croatia legalized medical cannabis in 2015 through amendments to the Act on the Lists of Narcotic Drugs. Patients can access cannabis-based products through pharmacies with a specialist prescription. The domestic market remains small but is growing with recent cultivation license issuances.

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Regulator

HALMED

Key Legislation

Act on Lists of Narcotic Drugs, Amendment

Year Legalized

2015

Program Size

Small but growing; pharmacy-based dis...

Key Facts

Medical cannabis was legalized by parliamentary amendment in October 2015
Only specialist physicians can prescribe; conditions include MS, cancer, epilepsy, and AIDS
Cannabis products are dispensed through pharmacies and are not covered by health insurance
Croatia issued its first domestic cultivation license in 2019
THC and CBD products must meet HALMED pharmaceutical quality standards

Key Legislation

Act on Lists of Narcotic Drugs, Amendment (2015)

Regulatory Body

HALMED (Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices)

Related jurisdictions

Medical/Recreational — Legal

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Denmark

Medical/Recreational — Legal

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Estonia

Cannabis — Restricted

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Europe

Tier

Tier 2 — Emerging

Status

Emerging Program

Sources

HALMED Official Site

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.