Cantourage welcomes clarification on the implementation of the German GKV-FinStG

Cantourage Group SE welcomes the clarification issued by the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV) and the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV-Spitzenverband) regarding the prescribing of medical cannabis.

Of particular importance is the clarification that existing patients who are already being treated with cannabis extracts or compounded formulations containing dronabinol or nabilone may continue their therapy without being required to first switch to an authorized finished medicinal product. This ensures the continued care of this patient group.

"The clarification provides legal certainty for physicians and, above all, for patients. Continuity of treatment is an essential component of reliable medical care," said Philip Schetter, CEO of Cantourage Group SE.

For Cantourage, the clarification has no material impact on its business development, as the Company has only limited exposure to the regulatory framework governing the reimbursement of compounded cannabis formulations or finished cannabis medicinal products. Nevertheless, Cantourage welcomes the increased legal certainty, as it strengthens patient access to treatment and improves planning reliability for all market participants.

About Cantourage
Cantourage is a leading European producer and distributor of cannabis flowers and cannabis-based medicinal preparations and drugs. With an experienced management team and its “Fast Track Access” platform, Cantourage enables producers from around the world to become part of the growing European medical cannabis market faster, easier and more cost-effectively by processing and distributing their cannabis raw materials and extracts. In this context, Cantourage ensures compliance with the highest European pharmaceutical quality standards at all times. The company offers pharmaceutical-grade products in all relevant market segments: dried flower, extracts, dronabinol and cannabidiol. Cantourage was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on 11 November 2022 - DE000A3DSV01(ISIN).