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Turkey Legalizes Medical Cannabis Sales in Pharmacies

7/21/2025

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Turkey's Parliament has taken a significant step forward by passing health sector reforms that permit the sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies. This new law, which regulates low-THC cannabis products, mandates that only licensed pharmacies can dispense these items, ensuring patient safety through strict oversight and electronic monitoring by agriculture and health ministries.

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Story summary

Turkey's Parliament has taken a significant step forward by passing health sector reforms that permit the sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies. This new law, which regulates low-THC cannabis products, mandates that only licensed pharmacies can dispense these items, ensuring patient safety through strict oversight and electronic monitoring by agriculture and health ministries.