CATHAROS Launches: Germany's Local Marketplace For Medical Cannabis

2026-04-14 02:07:17

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Issuer: Canify AG / Key word(s): Alliance/Strategic Company Decision
CATHAROS launches: Germany's local marketplace for medical cannabis
14.04.2026 / 11:00 CET/CEST
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Herrsching/Troisdorf, 14 April 2026 – Canify AG's new platform, developed in collaboration with IhreApotheken, connects pharmacies, manufacturers and patients – ensuring a reliable product range, high quality and excellent availability.
Canify AG, together with IhreApotheken KGaA (iA), is launching CATHAROS in 2026, the largest digital marketplace for medical cannabis in Germany. The partnership builds on iA's tried-and-tested system. CATHAROS connects patients directly with the iA network and ensures a fast, high-quality supply of cannabinoid-based medicines through up to 7,500 pharmacies.
Instead of an overwhelming range of products with an unclear supply situation, CATHAROS offers a carefully curated, multi-brand range of the most relevant cannabis-based medicines on the market. The focus of the offering is on consistently high supply capacity to enable patients to receive reliable and predictable treatment. Cannabis-based medicines are dispensed exclusively via local pharmacies.
CATHAROS is designed as a pharmacy-centric platform that focuses on the procurement and supply of available medicines and processes only legally compliant prescriptions. With the support of iA, Canify AG is thus establishing a patient-oriented, reliable service that also addresses the shortcomings currently under public debate.
The benefits at a glance:

Reliable product range: A broad, relevant range of cannabis-based medicines with a focus on guaranteed availability
Outstanding availability: Find products in pharmacies in real time and safely redeem prescriptions
Rapid supply: Patients receive their medicines promptly through their local pharmacy and its distribution channels
Easy market access: Pharmacies and manufacturers can participate easily and increase their reach

Voices from the partnership
'This creates a sustainable and, above all, reputable alternative through local pharmacies – for patients who value security of supply and genuine, personalised consultation. It combines digital processes with established structures in the healthcare sector,' says Simon Bücher, CEO of IhreApotheken.
'Medical cannabis patients deserve an infrastructure that operates professionally, locally and responsibly. With CATHAROS, we are actively involving pharmacies in the supply chain and offering genuine access to modern therapies – reputable, local and patient-focused,' says Sascha Mielcarek, CEO of Canify AG.
Pharmacies and manufacturers can already visit to learn more and register.
About Canify AG:
Canify AG is a licensed pharmaceutical company specializing in medical cannabis. Canify's products are based on scientific data, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to helping patients. Canify's approach is to make the cannabis business as easy and convenient as possible for pharmacies and wholesalers. Canify also offers customized production and market access solutions for third-party providers, setting standards in terms of quality, production capacity, and delivery times. In addition, Canify treats patients with individual cannabis therapy via telemedicine or in medical practices under the Canify Clinics brand. Canify AG consistently meets the highest standards of European GMP guidelines and offers transparency and traceability from cultivation to the patient.
About IhreApotheken
IhreApotheken (iA) provides the digital infrastructure for local healthcare. The focus is on a collaborative approach that makes the services of local healthcare providers digitally accessible and sustainably strengthens local care for patients. The platform connects end users with more than 7,500 pharmacies and enables the digital redeeming of e-prescriptions as well as the pre-ordering of medicines. Through the iA app and integrated systems, as well as collaboration with strategic partners, iA expands the range of services offered by pharmacies to include additional services such as vaccinations, laboratory tests, the supply of medical aids and online appointment bookings.
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