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NHS Access to Medical Cannabis Could Unlock £13.3 Billion for UK Economy
New analysis has found that NHS access to medical cannabis could help thousands of patients with chronic conditions return to work.
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France Submits Decree for the Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis
France’s incoming generalised medical cannabis framework has edged closer to clearing its last remaining hurdle.
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‘Significant Variation in Standards’ Found Across UK Medical Cannabis Pharmacies as ACMD Review Call Closes
A new report from the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) provides the most detailed regulatory snapshot yet of how medical cannabis is being dispensed across the UK.
Industry
Thousands of CBD Products Enter Final Stage of UK Novel Foods Approval
The UK’s long-running project to regulate CBD (cannabidiol) products has taken another major step forward, seeing thousands of products make it to the final phase of the novel foods approval […]
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Curaleaf Laboratories launches first certified liquid medical cannabis inhaler for UK patients
Curaleaf Laboratories, part of Curaleaf International, today announced the UK launch of the Curaleaf Que Medical Inhalation Device (QMID), the first CE-certified liquid inhaler for cannabis-based medicines. Available on prescription, […]
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Scientists Find First Evidence of Rare Compounds in Cannabis Leaves
Researchers from Stellenbosch University have found evidence of rare phenolic compounds in cannabis leaves.
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Medical Cannabis is ‘Promising Treatment’ for Women Struggling to Reach Orgasm, Review Finds
A new review has found ‘consistent evidence’ that cannabis improves sexual function in women.
Health
80% of NHS Doctors Would Prescribe Medical Cannabis, UK Poll Finds
A new survey of NHS doctors has highlighted a growing demand for alternative treatment options for complex health issues.
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France Plans to “Fully Integrate” Medical Cannabis into its Healthcare System
Just months ago, France’s long battle to establish a permanent generalised medical cannabis framework was on the brink of failure. Despite other major European countries looking to France’s 2019 pilot […]
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UK Government Rejects Medical Cannabis ‘Grow Your Own’ Petition, But At What Cost?
Around 13,000 people signed a petition calling for ‘Grow Your Own’ laws in the UK.
Industry
What Does the Collapse of Germany’s Government Mean for Cannabis?
Via Business of Cannabis Mere hours after the results of the US election became clear, sending North American cannabis stocks into free fall, Germany’s ruling traffic light coalition all but […]
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NHS Accused Of “Failing Patients” As Families Make Fresh Plea For Access
Six years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, new figures reveal lack of NHS prescribing.
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Economic analysis finds medical cannabis could save NHS £4 billion each year
The findings come from an independent economic analysis of medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain.
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A new centre-left government and the potential for ‘change’ in the UK cannabis landscape
What does the new government mean for cannabis policy in the UK?
Industry
UK cannabis bosses pledge to support veterans in accessing ‘vital’ medicines
The Cannabis Industry Council has joined over 11,000 other organisations across the country in signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Industry
Europe’s first ‘fully-legal’ sales of adult-use cannabis now underway
Global sales of adult-use cannabis are projected to double worldwide by 2027.
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What can the UK learn from other medicinal cannabis markets?
James Leavesley and Brady Green, head grower at Dalgety, discuss what insights the UK can glean from more advanced markets.
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Cannabis-in-brief: The Netherlands, Portugal and Belgium look towards reform while France casts doubt on medical access
Your round-up of the latest cannabis news
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Cannabis-in-brief: Zürich launches adult-use pilot, Israel’s medical cannabis reforms and global health economic study
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
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From last resort to first line: Israel’s major reforms to medical cannabis
Earlier this month the government published proposals for sweeping reforms aimed at streamlining access.
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Germany launches harm-reduction campaign as cabinet approves adult-use cannabis bill
With the cabinet decision, the Ministry of Health launched its first youth prevention and education campaign.
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Albania officially green-lights medical and industrial cannabis cultivation
Despite the approval of medicinal cannabis cultivation, the legal status of medical cannabis within Albania remains unclear.
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Spain: ‘Unfulfilled promises’ leave regulation of medical cannabis in jeopardy
Spain’s Health Minister has confirmed that the country won’t see medical cannabis regulation before the upcoming election.
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UN experts join calls for an end to ‘war on drugs’
Experts are calling for an end to policies based on fear and stigma in favour of a health-based approach