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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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GW Pharmaceuticals receives approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) from the MHRA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Cannabis Law Report

We are delighted by today’s decision from the MHRA for this new indication, which represents a significant step forward for TSC patients in the UK, many of whom may benefit from this new treatment,” said Chris Tovey , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Europe & International at Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Relationship With Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

At the same time, the pharmaceutical industry has become one of the most powerful businesses in the country. Big Pharma, which includes ten of the largest powers of the pharmaceutical industry, like businesses such as Johnson & Johnson, are heavily influential when it comes to political decisions in the U.S. Epilepsy and seizures.

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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy

Cannabis Info

Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Cannabis is issued medicinally for a plethora or disorders, and one that it seems to affect very positively is epilepsy. WHAT EXACTLY IS EPILEPSY? CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT. CANNABIS AS A POTENTIAL TREATMENT.

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Epidiolex CBD Epilepsy Drug Receives Approval in Europe

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GW Pharmaceuticals created the medication after studies showed surprising success treating severe childhood epilepsy, specifically Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome. Thanks to the centralized nature of the European Union, this single approval essentially gives all members access to Epidiolex. On June 25, 2018, the U.S.

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FDA Expands Epidiolex Access for Those with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

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Epidiolex is the sole cannabis-derived pharmaceutical that has been approved by the FDA – although it is worth noting that the organization has also approved three synthetic cannabis-related products. Though these tumors are noncancerous in nature, their presence can cause health problems, including epilepsy. What is Epidiolex?

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Three Major Australian Medical Cannabis Companies Fined By The TGA “over claims prescriptions could treat conditions such as cancer and epilepsy”

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s drugs regulator issues 73 infringement notices over claims prescriptions could treat conditions such as cancer and epilepsy. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued 73 infringement notices totalling $972,360 between the medicinal cannabis companies MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Cannatrek Ltd and Little Green Pharma Ltd.