Stabilimento Chimico Farmaceutico Militare (SCFM)
About Stabilimento Chimico Farmaceutico Militare (SCFM)
The Stabilimento Chimico Farmaceutico Militare (SCFM) is the Italian military's pharmaceutical production facility in Florence, and Italy's only authorized domestic cannabis producer. Since 2014, SCFM has been cultivating medical cannabis under the Italian Ministry of Health's program to ensure affordable domestic supply. The facility produces cannabis under strict military and pharmaceutical oversight for distribution through Italian pharmacies.
Key Facts
- 1Italy's only authorized domestic cannabis producer, operated by the military
- 2Produces cannabis since 2014 under Ministry of Health authorization
- 3Grows standardized FM1 and FM2 varieties for medical use
- 4Historic military pharmaceutical facility founded in 1853
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Italian military produce cannabis?
The Italian government tasked SCFM with cannabis production to ensure a domestic, affordable supply of medical cannabis. The military's pharmaceutical facility already had the security infrastructure and pharmaceutical expertise needed for controlled substance production.
What cannabis varieties does SCFM produce?
SCFM produces two main varieties: FM2 (balanced THC/CBD, with 5-8% THC and 7.5-12% CBD) and FM1 (THC-dominant, with 13-20% THC and less than 1% CBD), designed for different medical applications.
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Products
- FM2 (THC 5-8%, CBD 7.5-12%)
- FM1 (THC 13-20%, CBD <1%)
- Medical cannabis for Italian pharmacies
Specialties
Company Details
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Founded
- 1853
- Publicly Traded
- No