Product into Czechia is a major European milestone
Rua Bioscience (NZX: RUA) is pleased to announce the successful launch of its first medicinal cannabis product in Czechia, marking a significant step forward in Rua’s strategy to expand its European footprint. The launch comes in partnership with Motagon s.r.o., a leading Czech-based pharmaceutical distributor with whom Rua has entered a formal distribution agreement for Czechia, Poland and other eastern European countries.
Strengthening our presence in Europe
This expansion is the latest execution of Rua’s international growth strategy, targeting high-value markets where demand for medicinal cannabis is accelerating. Czechia presents a compelling opportunity. Following regulatory reforms in April 2025, General Practitioners are now permitted to prescribe medicinal cannabis, a shift that is expected to significantly grow patient access and market size.
CEO Paul Naske said, "Our launch into Czechia is more than a commercial achievement – it’s a demonstration of Rua’s regulatory experience and relationships to strategically enter growing international markets as the medicinal cannabis landscape evolves. This move builds on our success in Germany and strengthens Rua’s footprint in Europe."
Partnering with Motagon for trusted distribution
Motagon brings deep expertise in the Czech medicinal cannabis sector and a well-established distribution network. With their strong regulatory understanding, sales and marketing team and relationships with healthcare providers and pharmacies, Motagon is ideally placed to ensure Rua products are accessible to Czech patients from day one.
A growing market with exciting potential
The Czech medicinal cannabis market, although still emerging, is forecast to expand significantly due to the recent regulatory changes. In 2025, approximately 4,000 patients are prescribed cannabis-based treatments monthly, with analysts projecting this number could double within two years. Rua believes this presents a strong foundation for growth.
Aligned with Rua’s mission and purpose
This milestone reflects Rua Bioscience’s founding kaupapa – to distribute high-value medicinal cannabis products that change lives. Each market Rua enters is a step toward fulfilling this vision, building commercial success on a foundation of purpose and partnership.
Rua will continue to monitor the Czech market closely, with additional product launches planned as demand grows.
He hua hou ta Rua Bioscience kua rewaina ki Czechia, he mea whakahirahira i roto o Uropi.
E koa ana a Rua Bioscience i te whakapaohotanga o tana hua Rautini tuatahi ki te whenua o Czechia, he kokiritanga nui mo te kamupene, e ai ki te rautaki kia whakawhanui i te tapuwae o te kamupene ki roto o Uropi. He mea i whakarewahia i te taha o te kamupene o Motagon s.r.o, he toa whakaranu kua manahia hei kaitohatoha i roto o Czechia, Poland me etahi atu whenua ki te rawhiti o uropi.
E whakakaha ana i te kamupene ki roto o Uropi
Tenei whakawhanuitanga, he mea e whai ana i te rautaki hei tipu i nga hua o te kamupene o Rua, e whai ana i nga makete nui, i nga wahi kei reira te hiahia nui mo te Rautini. He whakahirahira nga hua ki roto o Czechia. I te mutunga o nga tataunga i te marama o Aperire 2025 i whakamanahia nga takuta kia tuku Rautini ki nga turoro, ma tenei ture hou ka tipu ake taua makete ra.
E ai ki te kaiwhakahaere o Rua a Paul Naske. “he mea whakahirahira ta matou whakarewanga ki roto o Czechia a, ehara i te mahi whai putea noa iho – he mea e whakaatu atu ana i te kaha o Rua ki te tuku Rautini ki nga kokonga o te ao. Ka whakakaha ake i ta matou tunga ki roto o Tiamana, ki Uropi whanui”.
Te whakahoahoa ki a Motagon, kaitohatoa whai mana
He kamupene whai mana a Motagon i roto i te rangai Rautini ki Czech, a kua tau ratou hei kaitohatoha pumau. E matatau ana i nga ture, he pakari a ratou kaihokohoko, he kaha nga hononga ki nga takuta me nga kaiwhakaranu, ma aua painga katoa ka mohio ko Motagon te kamupene totika hei tuku atu i nga hua o Rua ki nga turoro o Czech.
He makete e tipu ana, he kaha hoki
Ahakoa kei te tipu tonu te makete Rautini o Czech, kua kite i te pito mata o taua makete mai i nga whakahoutanga o nga ture. I te tau 2025, 4000 o nga turoro i whiwhi Rautini ia marama, e ai ki nga kaitatari ka tapara aua nama i te rua tau e heke mai nei. E ai ki a Rua, he ara whai hua tenei ahakoa he ara hou.
E hangai ana ki te aronga nui o Rua
Tenei whakatutukinga e hangai ana ki te kaupapa o Rua – kia tuku i nga hua Ruatini whai uara, hei painga mo nga tangata. Ma ia makete e uru atu ana e Rua, ka tutuki tana whainga, kia whakakaha nga ara arumoni ma te mahi tahi ki nga hoa pai.
Ka ata whakamatauria e Rua i te makete o Czech, ko te tumanako ka tuku hua Rautini hou mena kei reira te hiahia.