Ukraine

Ukraine passed a medical cannabis law in December 2023 (signed January 2024) allowing cannabis-based medicines for patients with specific conditions. The law was motivated partly by the need to treat PTSD and chronic pain among war-affected populations. Implementation regulations are being developed.

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Regulator

State Service on Medicines and Drug Control

Key Legislation

Law on Regulation of Medical Cannabis Circulation

Year Legalized

2024 (signed into law)

Program Size

Pre-implementation; regulations being...

Key Facts

Parliament passed the medical cannabis bill in December 2023 with strong bipartisan support
The law covers PTSD, chronic pain, cancer, MS, epilepsy, and other specified conditions
Implementation is expected after detailed regulations are finalized by the Ministry of Health
The initiative was partly driven by the mental health needs of military veterans and war-affected civilians
Recreational use remains fully prohibited

Key Legislation

Law on Regulation of Medical Cannabis Circulation (December 2023)

Regulatory Body

State Service on Medicines and Drug Control

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Albania

Cannabis — Prohibited

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Andorra

Cannabis — Prohibited

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Austria

Cannabis — Restricted

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Belarus

Cannabis — Prohibited

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Belgium

Restricted

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Europe

Tier

Tier 3 — Restricted

Status

Restricted

Sources

Verkhovna Rada (Parliament)

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.