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The Netherlands expands legal cannabis pilot
A pilot scheme introducing the legal sale and production of cannabis in the Netherlands is due to be expanded to eight more cities across the country. In December 2023, the […]
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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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The Netherlands to launch cannabis legalisation pilot December 2023
Following a number of delays, officials have now confirmed that the startup phase will begin on 15 December.
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Elevar Leafs CBD Oral Strips launch in Holland & Barrett stores across the Netherlands
These will be the first CBD product of this format available from the health food chain.
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Ireland Moves Forward With Review of Medical Cannabis Programme
Less than 100 patients have been approved for medical cannabis treatment under the MCAP scheme.
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Campaign Launched in Memory of Mum Who Helped Change UK Medical Cannabis Law
The Hannah Deacon Campaign is calling on the government to support children unable to access medical cannabis on the NHS.
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Much-Needed Or More Delays? UK Industry Responds to Upcoming ACMD Review of Cannabis-Based Medicines
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) will carry out a formal review of the regulatory framework around cannabis-based medicinal products.
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Loved Ones’ Tribute Following Death of Medical Cannabis Campaigner, Hannah Deacon
Mother and medical cannabis campaigner, Hannah Deacon, has died aged 45.
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Hundreds of UK Families Giving Children Illegal Cannabis Due to Lack of NHS Access
Almost 400 families were found to be sourcing illegal cannabis products having been unable to get a prescription on the NHS.
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Next Phase of Dutch Cannabis Experiment To Launch April 2025
From April 2025 Dutch coffee shops will only be permitted to sell regulated cannabis products.
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Germany Hosts EU Leaders to Exchange Insights on Cannabis Regulation
Representatives from five European countries, as well as the European Union Drug Agency (EUDA), met in Germany last week to discuss the regulation of cannabis for non-medical purposes. European leaders […]
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Over 30% of Parkinson’s patients use natural health products, finds survey
Over a third of patients with Parkinson’s disease are turning to natural remedies, including cannabis, coffee and turmeric.
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Transform prepares to launch UK cannabis legalisation campaign
The charity is hoping to raise £50,000 to support its work in bringing “responsible cannabis regulation” to the UK.
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Is Europe the ‘sleeping giant’ of global cannabis reform? Insights from ICBC Berlin
Following the landmark legislative change in Germany earlier this month, experts are expecting to see a ripple effect across the continent.
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UK medical cannabis supply issues continue to place children’s lives at risk, we’re calling on the industry to step up
Almost six years since the law change, children still struggle to access a consistent supply of medicine in the UK, writes Matt Hughes, Medcan Family Foundation.
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Cannabis in Europe: 7 reasons to be optimistic in 2024
We asked experts in the European cannabis sector about their predictions for 2024.
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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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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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Charity-funded clinical trial on cannabis and brain cancer gets underway
A cannabis charity raised over €400,000 to make the trial possible.
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Switzerland’s ‘pragmatic not political’ approach to cannabis reform should set precedent
Cannavigia’s COO and co-founder, Philipp Hagenbach, shares his thoughts on Switzerland’s approach to cannabis reform.
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Report reveals countries leading the way in cannabis-related clinical trials
The UK saw the second highest number of clinical trials on cannabinoids in the last decade, the majority linked to GW Pharmaceuticals.
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What are the barriers facing Spanish medical cannabis access?
There are three times more cannabis social clubs than McDonald’s locations in Spain, so why can patients still not access their medicine legally?
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‘Our children have been left behind’ – How UK medical cannabis policy failed families
Five years since the law change why are parents still forced to break the law to access medicinal cannabis for their children?
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Ukraine approves first reading of bill to legalise medical cannabis
The bill will legalise the prescription of cannabis medicines for millions of patients and veterans.