In Germany, the price of cannabis sold on public prescription is set by the government. Patients with public insurance can purchase unprocessed cannabis flowers at a fixed cost of EUR 4.26/gram, plus a fixed surcharge of between 90% and 100%, depending on the size of the prescription.
Patients may receive insurance reimbursement if they fall within the parameters, however a very small percentage of patients are approved, leaving the great majority of patients having to pay the full cost of those products.
Understanding product pricing is paramount for both patients and practitioners. Drawing insights from “Principles of Clinical Cannabinology” the latest Cannabiscientia and Prohibition Partners book, authored by Viola Brugnatelli and Fabio Turco, let’s unravel the intricacies of cannabis pricing.
In this article we break down one of the tables found in Chapter 4, dedicated to products that are country specific, and we focus on the 5 cheapest, 5 cheapest high-CBD, and 5 most expensive products in Germany.
5 Cheapest Products: high THC
Determining the affordability of cannabis products involves scrutinizing the “Price per unit” column, which provides a granular view of costs.
Here are the 5 cheapest products, purely based on their price per unit, indicating the podium is all taken by high THC products:
| Grünhorn MG 25/1 Full Spectrum Extract 25 mg/ml | Price per unit: €5.0 |
| Grünhorn GG 22/1 Full Spectrum Extract 25 mg/ml | Price per unit: €5.0 |
| Cannamedical Indica Forte Vollspektrumextrakt | Price per unit: €5.0 |
| Bedrocan Vollspektrumextrakt 25 mg/ml | Price per unit: €5.0 |
| Drapalin 20/1 Bafokeng Choice Vollspektrumextrakt 25 mg/ml | Price per unit: €5.0 |
5 Cheapest High-CBD Products:
For consumers seeking products rich in cannabidiol (CBD) without breaking the bank, focusing on the “Price per unit” of high-CBD items is key.
Here are the 5 cheapest high-CBD products:
| CBD Kapseln nach NRF 22.7. 25 mg pro Kapsel | CBD content: 25 mg/capsule | Price per unit: €1.4 |
| CBD Kapseln nach NRF 22.7. 50 mg pro Kapsel | CBD content: 50 mg/capsule | Price per unit: €2.6 |
| CBD Kapseln nach NRF 22.7. 100 mg pro Kapsel | CBD content: 100 mg/capsule | Price per unit: €4.7 |
| CBD Kapseln nach NRF 22.7. 25 mg pro Kapsel (Grünhorn) | CBD content: 25 mg/capsule | Price per unit: €1.6 |
| CBD Kapseln nach NRF 22.7. 50 mg pro Kapsel (Grünhorn) | CBD content: 50 mg/capsule | Price per unit: €2.6 |
5 Most Expensive Products:
It is interesting to note that amongst the most expensive products are mainly those containing balanced ratios of THC and CBD.
Here are the 5 most expensive products:
| 50/1 Vayamed Cannabisextrakt | Price per unit: €22.2 | CBD content: 1 mg/ml | THC content: 50 mg/ml | Form: Oil | Size: 30ml |
| 25/25 Vayamed Cannabisextrakt No1 | Price per unit: €19.9 | CBD content: 25 mg/ml | THC content: 25 mg/ml | Form: Oil | Size: 30ml |
| Tilray Extrakt THC 25 CBD 25 | Price per unit: €16.4 | CBD content: 25 mg/ml | THC content: 25 mg/ml | Form: Oil | Size: 25ml |
| Cannamedical Hybrid Cannabisextrakt THC25:CBD25 | Price per unit: €16.4 | CBD content: 25 mg/ml | THC content: 25 mg/ml | Form: Oil | Size: 25ml |
| Tilray Extrakt THC 25 | Price per unit: €12.3 | CBD content: Not specified | THC content: 25 mg/ml | Form: Oil | Size: 25ml |
In the ever-evolving landscape of Medical Cannabis, understanding product pricing is a crucial step towards informed decision-making.
“Principles of Clinical Cannabinology” provides a foundational guide, empowering both patients and practitioners with the knowledge needed to navigate this dynamic field. As we tread forward, these insights serve as a compass, aiding individuals in their quest for optimal health.
