Netherlands cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
Status
Legal — medical useAllotment
Medical patients onlyLicensed places on file
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Checked
2026-11-02
Netherlands allotment
There is no specific national limit on the total grams a patient may possess, as the amount is determined by the prescribing physician based on the patient's individual medical needs. Patients obtain their medicine through pharmacies upon presentation of a valid prescription.
- Quantity is determined by the prescribing physician based on individual therapeutic needs.
- Only registered patients with a valid prescription may obtain medical cannabis.
- Home growing for medical purposes is not permitted; patients must use the regulated pharmacy supply.
- Personal import of medical cannabis is strictly regulated and requires specific government-issued permits.
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Cannabis law in Netherlands
Legal — medical useThe Netherlands has a national medical cannabis programme where patients can access standardized cannabis products through pharmacies with a doctor's prescription. The programme is overseen by the Office of Medicinal Cannabis (OMC), which manages the supply chain to ensure quality and safety for patients.
- Patients must obtain a valid prescription from a doctor to access medical cannabis.
- Medical cannabis is dispensed exclusively through pharmacies.
- The Office of Medicinal Cannabis (OMC) holds the monopoly on the supply of medical cannabis to pharmacies.
- Only a limited number of standardized cannabis strains are currently available for prescription.
- Medical cannabis is not reimbursed by Dutch health insurance, making it a significant out-of-pocket expense for patients.
Checked 2026-11-02 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in Netherlands
The bodies and pages a patient in Netherlands deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
Office of Medicinal Cannabis (OMC)Dispensaries in Netherlands
6 licensed places on file in Netherlands
- Coffeeshop AmsterdamAdult use
Haarlemmerstraat 44, Amsterdam, Netherlands
(020) 427-6739Get directions - Club MediaAdult use
Gerard Doustraat 85, Amsterdam, Netherlands
(020) 774-8588Get directions - City HallAdult use
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 189, Amsterdam, Netherlands
(020) 626-3985Get directions - Cheech & ChongAdult use
De Clercqstraat 30, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Aktama 2Adult use
Van Boetzelaerstraat 31, Amsterdam, Netherlands
(020) 682-2548Get directions - AbraxasAdult use
Jonge Roelensteeg 12-14, Amsterdam, Netherlands
(020) 625-5763Get directions
Netherlands community board
Patients Fear Medical Cannabis Shortage Amid Rule Changes
Dutch patients relying on medicinal cannabis are concerned about potential shortages starting next year. The government plans to end its contract with sole licensed grower Bedrocan to liberalise the supply chain. However, delays in implementing the new rules mean the government will have to rely on imports to maintain patient supplies.
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