01 / Legal · South Africa
Schedule 6
The high-control medicines schedule that covers most THC-containing cannabis.
02 / Definition
What is Schedule 6?
Schedule 6 is a tightly controlled tier in South Africa’s medicines scheduling system, requiring a prescription and stricter record-keeping. Most THC-containing cannabis products for medical use fall under Schedule 6, reflecting their psychoactive potential. Supply at this level combines a practitioner’s prescription with SAHPRA oversight for any unregistered product.
03 / Related terms
See also
Schedule 0
The lowest medicines schedule, covering certain low-dose CBD products.
Prescription (Rx)
A practitioner’s written authorisation to supply a scheduled medicine.
SAHPRA
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority.
THC
The main intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the “high”.