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GW suffers major blow as US sinks bid to patent cannabinoids for epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

British firm GW Pharmaceuticals is licking its wounds after US judges tossed out its attempt to patent multiple cannabinoids for epilepsy treatment following an eight-year battle. The patent, which has been embroiled in dispute since 2010, is for “the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy”.

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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. It is also alleged that the unlawful advertising included unapproved references to the treatment of serious diseases or conditions, including in some cases cancer and epilepsy.

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5 Biggest Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Your Health

United Patients Group

4) Reduces Seizures in Epilepsy Medical cannabis can be used to manage seizures in people with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Traditional treatments for epilepsy, such as anti-convulsant medications, are not effective for everyone and can have significant side effects.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 347, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, House Bill 459, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. NH resident? Update : S.

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GW’s Cannabis-Based Epilepsy Drug Set For European Approval

Cannabis Law Report

Last year, the drug became the first cannabis-based medicine to be approved in the United States after regulators permitted the treatment for two other forms of childhood epilepsy and the US Drug Enforcement Administration labelled the drug as having a low abuse potential. Source: [link].

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Australian Scientists Say They Have “developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference.”

Cannabis Law Report

This helps scientists zero in on strains that would likely be most effective in treating various conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and cancer. Furthermore, the systems developed allow for compliance and regulatory related testing to be performed quickly and cost-effectively.

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Bloomberg Report : “Hong Kong’s Ban on CBD Products Leaves Companies Facing Ruin” How Anybody Is Surprised Is Beyond Us

Cannabis Law Report

Tammy Tam, co-founder of CBD beer brand plantB, said her company only uses products that are certified THC-free and “go beyond the government compliance level.”. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg. Many consumers use CBD in hopes of improving sleep, treating pain and bettering general wellbeing.

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