The regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot project “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” was originally launched in 2023. The pilot trial, operated by the City of Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and the University of Zurich, is described as “investigating the effects of purchasing selected cannabis products from controlled cultivation under regulated conditions on participants’ consumption and health.”

“The study will focus on investigating the health effects of regulated cannabis sales on cannabis users, with three different types of sales model being compared….The study aims to enable trained staff at the supply points to develop a personal relationship with the participants and provide them with individual advice on their cannabis use.” the Switzerland Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) wrote on its website.

Late last year, the City of Zurich applied for an extension of the research study. Originally slated to operate until 2026, the City of Zurich sought to extend the study into 2028. Fortunately, that request was approved.

“The Swiss trial of recreational cannabis will continue until October 2028. The extension reinforces one of the most closely watched European programs on regulated access and provides more time to measure what changes when the illegal market is no longer the only entry point.” wrote Cáñamo regarding the extension approval.

“According to the university, there are currently 2,456 people registered and authorized to purchase regulated cannabis through a system with 21 access points. The trial compares three dispensing channels (pharmacies, cannabis social clubs, and a municipal center specializing in drug information) and, as of the latest official update, had recorded approximately 110,500 sales and the distribution of around 940 kilograms of product in five-gram packages.” the outlet also reported.

Stauffacher Apotheke is a participant in the “Züri Can – Cannabis with Responsibility” trial. Alex Rogers, founder and CEO of the International Cannabis Business Conference, recently visited Stauffacher Apotheke. Check out the embedded video below to learn more about Alex Rogers’ recent visit and get a glimpse into how cannabis commerce works in Switzerland: