The new regulation in Switzerland puts an end to the ban on cannabis that had existed since the year 1951. The regulation will legalize both recreational and medical marijuana completely in the country. Also, patients that are already on marijuana medication and potential medical cannabis patients will not have trouble accessing the marijuana as, under the new law, doctors will not need to seek permission before prescribing cannabis. The law also sees Switzerland being the most progressive of DACH and places them in a leading position.