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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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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 […]
Industry
Jersey to tackle diversion of medical cannabis with stricter regulations for sector
Ministers want to reduce the risk of prescriptions being resold on the illicit market.
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Medical cannabis in Germany – what you need to know about new regulations
The changes are expected to make it easier for patients to access the treatment in a ‘timely’ and ‘needs-based manner’.
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Germany ‘moving quickly’ with developments in adult-use and medical cannabis regulations
Major developments are expected in both adult-use and medical cannabis legislation.
Industry
Taskforce calls for reform to UK medical cannabis regulations
Experts believe the recommendations could be a “big step” for the UK industry.
Industry
Cannabis trade group takes steps to help brands navigate regulations
Oxfordshire County Council officials will help the group navigate the industry’s fast-changing regulations.
Industry
Novel food regulations look set to dramatically shrink the CBD sector
Only 42 products have been successful so far, out of more than 800 applications.
Industry
CBD industry in limbo over Food Standards Agency regulations roll-out
The CBD industry has been plunged into a state of confusion by the Food Standards Agency’s handling of the novel foods process. Companies scrambled to get dossiers of safety and […]
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CannaPro racks up £30,000 in legal fees fighting FSA novel food regulations
The trade association for cannabis companies in the UK says it has spent more seeking legal advice around the novel food regulations than its entire income history. CannaPro revealed in […]
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Scottish hemp industry calls for cooperation over novel food regulations
Hemp and CBD companies have called on the authorities to ‘cooperate’ in coming to a solution over new novel food regulations. Several Scottish companies, which say their place in the […]
Industry
Argentina celebrates new ‘patient-focused’ regulations
New regulations which allow patients to grow their own medical cannabis have been ‘widely celebrated’ in Argentina. Last week Argentina announced new regulations authorising the self-cultivation of cannabis for medical […]
Events
Frankfurt Cannabis Health Symposium Tickets Enter General Release — Agenda So Far
Experts will examine the impact of Germany’s cannabis reforms on patient care, prescribing and access to treatment.
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NHS Trust Approves New Guidelines for Medical Cannabis Patients
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has approved procedures for patients to continue taking their prescribed cannabis-based medications while in hospital.
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Cannabis Health Announces 2026 Symposium Series in Frankfurt and London
Europe’s dedicated medical cannabis education series for clinicians and industry professionals announces two autumn events — 4 November at Mainhaus, Frankfurt, and 26 November at Conway Hall, London
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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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Ukraine War Veteran and MS Patient Receive First Medical Cannabis Prescriptions
Two years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in Ukraine, patients have received the first legal prescriptions for cannabis-based medicines.
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What Happens If You’re Stopped by Police With a Prescription? The Reality Facing Cannabis Patients
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 […]
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CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector
Inspectors found breaches in care, governance, and oversight at a private medical cannabis clinic.
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Industry Publishes New Guidance for Patients Travelling with Medical Cannabis
The guide aims to help patients travel safely, confidently, and within the law.
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German Medical Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Prescription Drug Use, Survey Finds
A survey of more than 3,500 patients in Germany found that more than half were able to reduce their use of other medications.
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Germany’s Cannabis Act Two Years On — What Government Data Shows
After two years of Germany’s Cannabis Act (CanG), the most comprehensive analysis of its impact to date has been published.
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“The Narrative Needs to Change”: Inside The UK’s Cannabis Media Storm
Patients and healthcare professionals have responded to recent media coverage about medical cannabis in the UK.
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Inside the Medical Cannabis Police Guidance: Everything Patients Need to Know
Last week, the first official guidance on medical cannabis for police officers in England and Wales was made public.