Green Marketplace Pharmacy Medellín Launches Colombia's First Medical Cannabis Pharmacy
Green Marketplace Pharmacy Medellín has opened as Colombia's first specialized medical cannabis pharmacy, setting a new standard for patient access and regulatory oversight
Key Points
- 1Green Marketplace Pharmacy Medellín is Colombia’s first specialized medical cannabis pharmacy
- 2The project emphasizes safe, transparent access and product traceability for patients
- 3SENA Antioquia supports the initiative as a model for workforce development in the cannabis sector
- 4This launch could become a blueprint for responsible medical cannabis access in Colombia
Colombia has marked a significant milestone in its medical cannabis industry with the opening of Green Marketplace Pharmacy Medellín, the nation’s first specialized pharmacy dedicated to dispensing cannabis-derived products by prescription. Located inside the Santafé Shopping Center in Medellín, this new facility is designed to offer patients safe, transparent access to medical cannabis with a focus on clinical oversight and product traceability. Founder Henry Muñoz emphasized the pharmacy’s commitment to legitimacy and patient care, stating the goal is to create a “legitimate, patient-facing channel that looks and operates like healthcare.”
The launch comes as Colombia transitions toward pharmacy-based models for medical cannabis access, moving the conversation from potential to practical, everyday treatment. This approach ensures that patients receive products under prescription, with standards, oversight, and a clear separation between medical and non-medical use. "Safe" and "transparent" access, with a documented chain of custody, are central to the Green Marketplace concept, Muñoz highlighted during the opening event
Institutional support has also played a key role in the pharmacy's debut. SENA Antioquia, the regional branch of Colombia’s national vocational training service, promoted the opening as an innovative leap for patient access and workforce development. Regional director Emily Coronado noted that SENA has expanded its training programs for the cannabis sector, having already trained more than 1,000 people nationwide, which positions Green Marketplace as a tangible outcome of educational investment and entrepreneurial support
From the OG Lab perspective, this development signals a new era for Colombia’s medical cannabis policy—one that puts patients at the center and backs up regulatory change with real-world infrastructure. The success of Green Marketplace will depend on its ability to deliver consistent product availability, affordable pricing, and clear clinical guidance. If these fundamentals hold, this pharmacy could become a national template for responsible, accessible medical cannabis distribution