The Panamanian Ministry of Health has awarded seven licenses for the sale of medicinal cannabis, and one of them has already resulted in a concrete action: the opening of the first pharmacy specializing in these products in Panama.
The confirmation came from the Ministry of Health itself, through the Director of Pharmacies and Drugs, Uriel Pérez, who explained in an interview on TVN that one of the licensees decided to open an exclusive location. Pérez also stated that others will be able to distribute the products through existing pharmacies that already have the necessary permits. All of this will be done under health supervision and with clearly defined controls.
To ensure transparency, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has activated a dedicated section on medicinal cannabis on the website of the National Directorate of Pharmacies and Drugs. There, users can find information on authorized products, available batches, and which pharmacies carry them. Authorities emphasized that these medications are not available without a prescription. They are not sold on a case-by-case basis or for common ailments. Access depends on a medical diagnosis and the specific compound prescribed for each case, always requiring a prescription and professional monitoring.
The products are divided into two groups. CBD, cannabidiol, can be obtained with a standard medical prescription and will be used in cases such as chronic pain, in presentations such as oils, creams, or tablets.
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