A court has halted the bidding process for firms to grow cannabis plants that would be used medicinally in Germany. The ruling comes as Germany struggles to meet demand for cannabis on prescription.
Düsseldorf's Higher Regional Court on Wednesday ruled to stop the controversial tendering process for firms wishing to grow and supply cannabis for medical purposes within Germany.
The lucrative contract was for the production and delivery of up to 6.6 metric tons of cannabis per year, with the cultivation planned to take place within Germany. However, the tendering process was deemed to have taken place over too short a period of time.
The first harvest had been planned for 2019. Reacting with disappointment, the Bonn-based BfArM said it would not now be possible.
In a statement, the agency — which would pass cannabis on to pharmacies — said it would "make the necessary decisions to be able to start a new tendering process as soon as possible."
Read more at DW
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