Anesthesiologists, neurologists, and pathologists specializing in oncology, infectious diseases, and rheumatology can prescribe medicinal marijuana. Other specialized doctors need to treat patients for six months before experts further evaluate medical marijuana prescriptions.

According to reports, Anna Paga, the mother of three children suffering from psoriatic arthritis, said she felt "relieved, recovered, and free to live".
"My bones are so painful that I can't sleep," she said. Paga's previous treatment had serious side effects, including symptoms like breast cancer. When she met Jacqueline Poitras of MAMAKA Association, she was exhausted due to pain and sought alternative treatment.
The association was founded by a mother of a child with autism, cerebral palsy, spasms, and epilepsy. Paga tried medical marijuana and soon found that his pain had significantly improved. Anesthesiologist and President of the Greek Medical Marijuana Association, Chrysoula Karanastasi, told the Athens Macedonia News Agency, "Everyone can benefit from it, but prescription marijuana is not a panacea.".
"I won't say they fill specific gaps, but rather supplement our treatment options," Karanastashi continued, emphasizing the importance of finding the right dosage.
Despite the recent trend of decriminalization of marijuana in Europe, recreational use of marijuana remains illegal in Greece. Germany legalized marijuana last Friday, becoming the third European country to do so after Malta and Luxembourg.

In May 2021, the Greek parliament passed a bill legalizing the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana with 158 votes in favor and 33 votes against.
In 2022, Greece announced plans to allow the sale of prescription marijuana in pharmacies. Greek parliament member Stelios Kouloglou urged the European Commission (EC) to take action against the lack of a legislative framework for medical marijuana, forcing patients to turn to the illegal market. The Greek government prohibits the import of medicinal cannabis products, leaving patients with no choice but to enter the illegal market.
In 2023, the first medical cannabis production center was established in Examinia, Corinth. Tikun Olam Cannbit's Tikun European subsidiary was welcomed by Adonis Georgiadis, the Minister of Development and Investment of Greece.
Kouloglou told the European Commission that the legal framework for medical marijuana will "effectively restrict the black market, regulate quality and accurate labeling, and ensure legal and safe access to medical products. The use of marijuana for medical purposes has been widely accepted.".
"The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed the use of medical marijuana for the treatment of multiple diseases, and the European Parliament is calling on European and national authorities to address this issue through legislation, funding research and innovation, and providing information to health professionals," he added.
In February 2024, prescription marijuana for medical purposes became legally available for the first time in Greek pharmacies.