EKOCAN Explained: What Germany’s Cannabis Study Has Found So Far
What have Germany’s cannabis reforms meant for drug use, public health, young people and the black market?
Prescribing, clinical practice and regulatory change for the clinicians building this field.
What have Germany’s cannabis reforms meant for drug use, public health, young people and the black market?
Cannabis may help some people with ADHD manage symptoms such as restlessness and impulsivity – but research suggests it could make other symptoms worse.
Medical cannabis has been legal on prescription in Northern Ireland since 1 November 2018.
Interest in medical cannabis for autism is growing among patients, families and clinicians, but research has yet to establish whether it is an effective treatment.
In the eight years since, the NHS has issued just five prescriptions for unlicenced specials cannabis medicines, creating a two-tier system with access only to those who can afford to pay for it.
‘Without a clear policy, employers are more likely to be influenced by their understanding of recreational drug use.’
The study is evaluating MRX1, the company’s proprietary CBD-based oral solution, as a treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
Pharmacist independent prescribers accounted for 61.9% of the total items prescribed between January 2019 and May 2025.
UK imports of the medical cannabis and the range of products available to patients both doubled in 2025.
Ananda Pharma has taken another major step forward in bringing its flagship MRX1 CBD oral solution to market.
Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost eight years, many patients remain hesitant or unsure about whether it is right for them. While awareness of the legality […]
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, but for many patients, taking or carrying their prescribed medication in public still comes with uncertainty. Since launching its legal […]
More than 70 international speakers and over 1000 delegates are set to convene on London next month for policy debates, high-level networking, and the 2026 Business of Cannabis Awards.
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