Tilray Medical Receives Italy’s First Authorization from the Ministry of Health to Distribute Medical Cannabis Flower for Therapeutic Use

SAVONA, Italy, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tilray Medical (“Tilray”), a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medicinal cannabis, empowering the therapeutic alliance between patients and healthcare practitioners to make informed individualized health decisions, today announced a significant milestone in its European expansion with the introduction of three new medical cannabis flower varieties in Italy. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, FL Group, Tilray has become the first company in Italy to receive official authorization from the Ministero della Salute (Italian Ministry of Health) to import and distribute proprietary Tilray Medical-branded medical cannabis flower for therapeutic use.

Beginning this month, the following Tilray Medical products are approved for therapeutic use in Italy and available for distribution through pharmacies across Italy:

• Tilray THC 25%
• Tilray THC 18%
• Tilray THC 9% / CBD 9%
  
  

Denise Faltischek, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International at Tilray Brands, stated, “This milestone underscores the vital role of medical cannabis as a therapeutic medicine for patients in need, supporting their health and well-being. We are proud to expand our medical cannabis portfolio in Italy with the introduction of our Tilray Medical high-quality, EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products that uphold the highest standards in patient care. We extend our gratitude to the Ministero della Salute for their trust in Tilray Medical and for providing the necessary regulatory framework to ensure access to safe, consistent and reliable cannabinoid-based therapies. Together, we are advancing healthcare and patient wellness through innovation and collaboration.”

Tilray continues to lead the European medical cannabis market with operations in Germany, Italy, Portugal, Poland and the United Kingdom, offering a broad portfolio of EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products.

About Tilray Medical

Tilray Medical is dedicated to transforming lives and fostering dignity for patients in need through safe and reliable access to a global portfolio of medical cannabis brands, including Tilray Medical, Broken Coast, Redecan, Good Supply and Navcora. Tilray Medical grew from being one of the first companies to become an approved licensed producer of medical cannabis in Canada to building the first EU-GMP certified cannabis production facilities in Portugal and Germany. Today, Tilray Medical is a leading supplier of medical cannabis with a portfolio of brands and products designed to meet the needs of our patients worldwide.

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About Tilray Brands

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

For more information on how we are elevating lives through moments of connection, visit  and follow @Tilray on all social platforms.

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