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Althea secures approval of cannabis-based oil through Ireland’s MCAP
The product will now be available for patients free of charge under the reimbursement scheme.
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Epilepsy
“An important milestone” – Father’s joy as son receives first MCAP prescription
Brendan Gorman said the prescription was ‘great news’ and hopes it will mean more benefits for others.
Epilepsy
Dublin man becomes first patient to receive prescription through MCAP
Ryan Gorman, from Dublin has become the first patient to receive CannEpil through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme
Advocacy
First patient set to receive cannabis products on Ireland’s MCAP programme
CannEpil is the first drug available through the programme but has yet to be prescribed
News
Campaigner responds to Irish doctors proposal to shun MCAP
Irish doctors have expressed concerns over the scheme, designed to improve access to medical cannabis
News
Ireland Moves Forward With Review of Medical Cannabis Programme
Less than 100 patients have been approved for medical cannabis treatment under the MCAP scheme.
News
Medication Seizure at Dublin Airport Reflects “Systemic Issue” With Ireland’s Medical Cannabis Policy
One family is calling for protections for patients travelling to the country with prescribed medical cannabis.
News
Oireachtas Committee Pushes Decriminalisation of Cannabis in Ireland
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use has published its interim report into the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly.
News
Ireland: HRB publishes findings on safety and efficacy of medical cannabis
The findings have cast doubt over any potential expansion of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP).
News
Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use to outline recommendations for reform
Members are expected to call for the liberalisation of drug policy, but what form this will take remains to be seen.
News
Irish cannabis ‘caregiver’ serving ‘disproportionate’ five-year sentence moved to open prison
Patrick Moore supplied cannabis oil free of charge to patients with life-limiting conditions.
News
Survey finds Irish doctors support decriminalisation of cannabis, with 5% ‘regular’ consumers
Of those surveyed, 8% say they currently use cannabis and 5% using it regularly.
News
Ireland former health boss to chair Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
The Citizens’ Assembly was established in February to examine and make recommendations on the country’s drug policy.
Patients
Greece: six years on is legal access to medicinal cannabis finally in sight?
Thousands of patients in Greece are still relying on the illicit market despite the rescheduling of medical cannabis in 2017.
Endometriosis
Irish endometriosis patient celebrates cannabis prescription success
Aimee Brown is thought to be the first endometriosis patient to be prescribed cannabis under the ministerial licence scheme.
News
Ireland to debate decriminalising cannabis for personal use
Gino Kenny TD says it is time for Ireland to ‘take back control’ and stop criminalising consumers.
Advocacy
Fresh moves to reform Ireland’s cannabis laws a welcome ‘first step’
A new bill will propose the decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use.
Epilepsy
Family left ‘reeling’ after NHS neurologist turns their back on cannabis patient
Louis Petit has been seizure-free for two years on medical cannabis.
News
Medical cannabis in the mainstream – the top headlines this week
Get up to date on the week’s headlines.
Advocacy
My daughter’s seizures reduced by 95% on medical cannabis – why is it not available on the NHS?
Clover Carkeet’s family have had to fight for her to maintain access to the treatment
Advocacy
Growing “appetite” for medical cannabis among UK clinicians
Over 300 health professionals have signed up to learn more about medical cannabis.
Endometriosis
Medical cannabis access is a “social class issue”, says endometriosis patient
Campaigner and cannabis advocate, Aimee Brown on her journey with endometriosis.
Mental health
How CBG has been a game changer for my ADHD
Stephan shares how CBG has helped him manage his symptoms of ADHD
Pain
How CBD helps me combat arthritis pain
A patient shares how they combine CBD with lifestyles changes to manage their chronic pain.