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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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France Sets July Deadline for Medical Cannabis Regulations, as Study Shows Opioid Reductions
France’s medical cannabis experiment showed treatment was effective in reducing opioid use across four indications.
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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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Delayed but Not Denied: France Unveils Full Medical Cannabis Blueprint
France’s four-year campaign to launch a fully regulated generalised medical cannabis framework is finally being realised. Just weeks ago thousands of participants in Frances’ medical cannabis ‘experiment’, launched in 2021, […]
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France Extends Medical Cannabis Programme, But Patients Urged to Seek Alternative Treatment
Thousands of French medical cannabis patients have been given a temporary reprieve, enabling them to continue accessing their treatment for another six months. Amid the continued political chaos in the […]
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France’s medical cannabis launch likely to be delayed until 2026
The French ANSM assured at the beginning of the year that cannabis-based treatments would be available by 2025.
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France takes major step towards medical cannabis generalisation
The government has confirmed that access to medical cannabis treatment will continue for thousands of patients.
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France’s health minister promises continued access to medical cannabis for patients
The health minister has confirmed that the country’s medical cannabis experiment will continue.
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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: Luxembourg to vote on legalisation, Israel expands medical access, France’s bid to ban CBD cosmetics
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
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France’s medical cannabis experiment facing shortage of CBD oil
Little Green Pharma which provides up to 60% of the prescribed products has pulled out of the trial.
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91% of patients on France’s medical cannabis trial support legalisation
The majority of patients have reported positive outcomes.
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France opens up debate on cannabis legalisation
Following new recommendations, is France taking the first tentative steps towards cannabis reform?
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France overturns ban on sale of CBD flower – what you need to know
The French Council of State ruled that sale of CBD in leaf and flower form does not pose a risk to public health.
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First medical cannabis flower available for patients in France
The first prescriptions of flower are set to be available for patients on the French medical cannabis trial
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France hands out first medical cannabis prescription
France has taken its first tentative steps towards overhauling its medicinal cannabis legislation. A nationwide trial set to run over two years was launched on March 26, the first of […]
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France set to launch landmark medical cannabis trial
A first-of-its-kind medical cannabis pilot is expected to launch by the end of March 2021. Cannabis Health speaks to one of the companies recently selected as an official […]
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Is France taking its first steps towards cannabis legalisation?
Despite being Europe’s largest consumer of cannabis, France has notoriously strict laws against the drug. Now, a citizen consultation is asking for the French public’s opinion on the drug the […]
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Prescribing, Products and Patient Access: What to Expect from Medical Cannabis in 2026
The team at Prohibition Partners shares how they think things will shape up for medical cannabis in 2026.
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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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Ireland Becomes Latest Country to Ban HHC, Citing Mental Health Concerns
Ministers raised concerns related to the growing use among young people and potential risks to mental health.
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“A New Chapter” For Medical Cannabis Advocacy In Romania, After Health Committee Rejects Six-Year Bill
After a six-year battle on behalf of campaigners, Romania’s Health Committee has rejected a bill which would broaden access to medical cannabis products on prescription. Following […]
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UN Places HHC Under Same Regulations as Cannabis and Methamphetamine
Last week, the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted almost unanimously to place hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) under Schedule II of the 1971 Convention. After over […]
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What’s in Store for the European Cannabis Industry in 2025? (Part 2)
Written by Ben Stevens and Sarah Sinclair. You can read Part 1 here. Growing demand for medical cannabis across Europe Medical cannabis demand across Europe has seen substantial growth, particularly […]