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What will unrestricted access to Medicinal Cannabis look like in Australia?

MGC Pharma

What will unrestricted access to Medicinal Cannabis look like in Australia? A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals Right now in Australia, access to Cannabis-based treatments is heavily restricted. kg of CBD and 163.7 kg of CBD and 163.7

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

The final goal is to introduce medicinal cannabis products to the pharmaceutical drug market. We know that the plant has powerful potential medical effects, but it clearly needs more refinement, more research and more data,” stated Groff, who envisions a future where patients can easily access ailment-targeted cannabis meds.

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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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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

There are currently five “pharmaceutical processor” permit holders in Virginia, and they’re about to open for business. These were moms and dads and grandparents of children [with intractable epilepsy] who were using medical cannabis oils. As in, no to anyone who wasn’t an epilepsy patient.].

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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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FDA Expands Epidiolex Access for Those with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Veriheal

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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Virginians No Longer Need a Medical Cannabis Card to Access their Stash

Veriheal

On July 1, the process of procuring pharmaceutical-approved cannabis was simplified for individuals residing across the state, where the first licensed medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors in August 2020. The latest changes to Virginia’s medical cannabis law adds to a growing list of amendments aimed at improving patient access.

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