Portugal exported over 66 tonnes of medicinal cannabis in the first half of 2026, according to data from the National Authority of Medicines and Health Products (Infarmed). This figure represents more than 80% of the total volume exported during the entirety of the previous year.
Medicinal cannabis exports surge in 2026
Sunday, 23 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Infarmed (Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento e Produtos de Saúde) is Portugal’s national regulator for medicines and health products that approves drugs, monitors safety and enforces rules on pricing and reimbursement. In 2025 it approved 928 new medicines — 79% were generics, 38 were designated essential and 236 were national products — which affects which medicines are available and how much they cost at pharmacies.
