EDMONTON, AB – Aurora Cannabis Inc., a leading Canadian global medical cannabis company, has been granted two licenses by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) under Germany’s new Medical Cannabis Act (MedCanG). Aurora’s license grants the company continued domestic cultivation, which has been underway for two years now. Under the new license, Aurora may also cultivate an approved additional product, and plans to expand their offerings to the rapidly growing German patient base. Aurora will also receive a dedicated R&D license, allowing for the trial of up to seven additional novel cultivars at the company’s local EU GMP facility in Leuna, Germany.
“We thank the German government for its continued investment in the growth of medical cannabis, made possible by decriminalization, which will improve access to medical cannabis for patients all across Germany,” says Michael Simon, President, Aurora Europe. “Being one of the few companies to receive enhanced licenses is a testament to Aurora’s established leadership in the region and unparalleled commitment to making available the highest quality cannabis. We now have the framework to extend our portfolio, invest in domestic research and leverage Aurora’s global cultivation expertise locally.”
Aurora is committed to the growth, acceptance and broader access to medical cannabis globally. The company’s leadership in Europe is a result of ongoing collaboration with government, regulators and industry. Since 2021, Aurora’s medical cannabis production facility, located in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, has been cultivating approximately 1,000 kg (about 2204 lb) of medical cannabis flower annually as part of a tender agreement with BfArM. The company has demonstrated a commitment to superior quality and product efficacy that has led to the granting of additional licenses. These additional licenses are a result of the company’s continued focus on quality and compliance.
The company supports Germany’s investment in meaningful regulatory reform, and anticipates it will have broader effect on the expanding acceptance of medical cannabis and future modern frameworks across Europe. Aurora’s domestic and global expertise in developing novel, high quality and innovative products, positions the company as a differentiated leader, poised to fulfill growing patient demand.
About Aurora Cannabis
Aurora is opening the world to cannabis, serving both the medical and consumer markets across Canada, Europe, Australia, and South America. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis, dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company’s adult- use brand portfolio includes Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Daily Special, Tasty’s, Being and Greybeard. Medical cannabis brands include MedReleaf, CanniMed, Aurora and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co, as well as international brands, Pedanios, Bidiol, IndiMed and CraftPlant. Aurora also has a controlling interest in Bevo Farms Ltd., North America’s leading supplier of propagated agricultural plants. Driven by science and innovation, and with a focus on high-quality cannabis products, Aurora’s brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.
Aurora’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol “ACB”.
