Quick Facts
| Legal Status | Since | Adult Use | Access Type | Est. Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal (Medical) | 2015 | Decriminalised (personal cultivation) | Physician prescription | CLP 20,000-80,000/month |
How to Get Medical Cannabis in Chile
- Consult a physician for a qualifying condition
- Physician issues a prescription
- Access through licensed pharmacies or public health system (MINSAL)
- Chile's government programme (MINSAL) provides subsidised access for some patients
- Personal cultivation of a small number of plants is decriminalised
Qualifying Conditions
- Cancer pain
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea
- MS
- Fibromyalgia
- Epilepsy
- Chronic pain
Cost & Clinics
Chile legalised medical cannabis in 2015. The Ministry of Health (MINSAL) oversees the programme and provides some subsidised access. Personal cultivation of a small number of plants for personal use has been decriminalised. Chile has a growing medical cannabis industry and was one of the first South American countries to regulate medical cannabis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is medical cannabis legal in Chile?
Yes — since 2015. Chile was one of the first South American countries to legalise medical cannabis. The MINSAL (Ministry of Health) oversees the programme.
How do I access medical cannabis in Chile?
Through a physician prescription, filled at a licensed pharmacy. Some patients access subsidised products through the MINSAL government programme.
Is home cultivation legal in Chile?
Personal cultivation of a small number of plants for personal use has been decriminalised by courts, though it is not explicitly legalised.
What conditions qualify in Chile?
Cancer pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, MS, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and chronic pain are the main qualifying conditions.