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Spain has no national medical cannabis program, though cannabis social clubs (CSCs) operate in a legal gray area, particularly in Catalonia and the Basque Country. Sativex is approved for MS spasticity. The Spanish Parliament created a subcommittee in 2022 to study comprehensive medical cannabis regulation.

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Regulator
AEMPS
Key Legislation
Organic Law 4/2015
Year Legalized
N/A (Sativex only; CSCs in gray area)
Program Size
No formal program; 500+ cannabis soci...

Key Facts

  • Cannabis social clubs operate in a legal gray area based on constitutional right to privacy
  • Sativex is approved and reimbursed for MS spasticity under AEMPS authorization
  • Personal consumption in private is not criminalized; public use and sale are prohibited
  • Catalonia and the Basque Country have regional regulations for cannabis social clubs
  • A parliamentary subcommittee on medical cannabis regulation was formed in 2022

Key Legislation

Organic Law 4/2015 (Public Safety); Regional CSC regulations

Regulatory Body

AEMPS (Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices)

Country Info
ISO Code
ES
Region
Europe
Tier
Tier 3 — Restricted
Status
Restricted
Sources
AEMPSCongreso de los Diputados
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.