Costs & insurance
What does
therapy cost?
The cost of medical cannabis depends on the preparation, dosage and how you obtain it. Here is a neutral overview so you know what to expect.
Does health insurance cover the cost?
In Switzerland, medical cannabis is reimbursed by mandatory basic insurance only in exceptional cases, not as a rule. Coverage is possible on a case-by-case basis but must be requested in advance and approved by the insurer through a cost-coverage guarantee.
Always clarify possible reimbursement before starting therapy with your doctor and your health insurer. Without a cost-coverage guarantee, patients usually bear the cost themselves.
What does it cost as a self-payer?
There is no fixed single price. Medical cannabis is often prepared individually at the pharmacy as a magistral preparation; the price depends on the active substance, quantity and dosage form.
Ask your doctor and the dispensing pharmacy for a concrete cost estimate for your therapy.
What affects the cost?
Type of preparation (e.g. oil, flowers, extract)
THC and CBD content and the prescribed quantity
Magistral preparation versus a ready-made medicine
Accompanying medical consultations and follow-up checks
Our recommendation
Have the suitability of the therapy and the coverage question clarified in an initial consultation, obtain a cost-coverage guarantee if possible, and compare prices across pharmacies.
General information, not legal or insurance advice. The information from your health insurer and your doctor is authoritative.
Ready for the first step?
A doctor will clarify the suitability of the therapy and the cost question with you individually.