GKV-reimbursed for treatment-resistant depression (≥2 failed antidepressants in the current moderate-to-severe episode). A nationwide specialized program excludes Spravato from standard prescriber budgets to ensure solid patient access.
Off-label infusions at private practices in most large cities, roughly €200-400 per session. Note that depression guidelines recommend administration under clinical supervision with an observation period.
Psilocybin
Trials Only
BtMG Schedule I. Strictly illegal outside of registered clinical trials. However, Germany has active pre-approval compassionate-use trials running at selected psychiatric hubs: psilocybin for depression PEX010 license is valid until 17 June 2027.
Controlled substance (Anlage I BtMG). No prescribable medical route is currently open. Legal access remains completely restricted to active Phase II/III clinical research protocols.
Classified as Anlage I BtMG. Completely prohibited for general medical prescription. Scientific studies and approved research are the only lawful conduits for administration.
Medical Cannabis
Legal (Private Rx)
Legal by specialist prescription since 2017. Eased significantly under the landmark MedCanG reform. Recreational possession and non-commercial social cultivation clubs are fully active since 2024.
Classified as a non-prescribable drug. No medical infrastructure, approved clinical trial, or authorized retreat framework exists within German jurisdiction.
Clinical Trials
Open Route
A highly active scientific pipeline with active Phase III trials (e.g. CYB003) recruiting across Berlin and Munich. Enrollment is free but strictly gated by medical criteria.
Private clinics (self-pay). Off-label infusions at private practices in most large cities, roughly €200–400 per session (courses of six: €1,500–2,500).
Is psilocybin legal in Germany?
Compassionate use — running; confirm listing. In July 2025 Germany became the first EU country with legal pre-approval psilocybin access: a BfArM-listed compassionate-use programme at exactly two sites (ZI Mannheim, OVID Berlin), treatment-resistant depression only, ~50 patients/year, drug free by law, sites select patients.
Is MDMA therapy legal in Germany?
Trials only. Anlage I BtMG — no medical route, and no German MDMA trial is recruiting as of July 2026.
Can I join a psychedelic clinical trial in Germany?
23 studies tracked, 5 active. Recruiting: Ket+CBASP (ketamine + structured psychotherapy), INTENSIFY (Phase 3), and Cybin's CYB003 Phase 3 (German sites); the landmark EPIsoDE psilocybin trial is completed. Participation is free; screening is strict; never pay for "trial access".