Country profile · Central Europe
Poland
Strong growth then a telemedicine-driven contraction — the EU's clearest regulatory-risk case study.
Adult-useNot legalPossession for non-medical use is an offence.
MedicalEstablishedSince Nov 2017
Latest milestoneNov 2024Telemedicine restricted
Last reviewedStatuses reviewed quarterly by our newsroom
The law in brief
Medical cannabis legal since 2017 and one of Europe's fastest-growing patient markets, driven by telemedicine until 2024 rules tightened online prescribing. Adult use is illegal.
Our classification for Poland: adult use not legal, medical cannabis established.
Adult-use: Not legalPossession for non-medical use is an offence.
Medical: EstablishedA functioning prescription market with domestic or imported supply.
Key dates and latest developments
European Cannabis Insights Summit 2026: Patients & Politics Post-Reclassification
Data & Analysis
New Report: UK and Germany Medical Cannabis Markets Both Double in 2025
Industry Trends
The Polish Pivot: What Happens When Telehealth Meets Regulation
Patient Access
Poland Eyes CBD Ban as its Medical Cannabis Crackdown Sees Prescription Numbers Plummet
CBD Market
Telemedicine restricted
Law and policy
Medical
Law and policy
