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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. And, as they’re operating under pharmacy regulations, they’re going to be able to dispense things that pharmacies can already dispense: gels, capsules, tinctures, tablets, lozenges, lollipops.

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

Nanoemulsions can improve the bioavailability of pharmaceuticals and their uptake, and require less energy to break them down. They can also improve the penetration of topical solutions through skin lipids. Better tinctures and solid edibles with nanoemulsions? There is not extensive safety data available, however. Shutterstock.

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What Are CBD Products Mainly Used For And How They’re Helpful

Cannabis Law Report

These forms of CBD are used to create a whole range of products including bath bombs, candy, capsules, gummies, lotions, oils, tinctures, and even applications for pets. . Usually, mental health conditions are treated using pharmaceutical drugs, although they can result in side effects such as agitation, drowsiness, headaches, and insomnia.

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First Cannabis-Derived Rx Drug Now On The Market

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Medical marijuana laws have changed dramatically across the country in recent years, and now cannabis pharmaceuticals appear to be the next big leap forward in cannabis law reform. There are topical creams, tinctures, distillates, concentrates, edible products, and now prescription medications that use cannabis as a healing ingredient.

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Getting to Know Cannabigerol with Bonni Goldstein, MD

Project CBD

I’ve seen it as flower, I’ve seen it as topical, which has anti-bacterial and anti-psoriatic effects. Remember, the pharmaceutical model is “this medicine addresses this specific target.” There are pharmaceuticals for ADHD or behavioral issues, for example, which target this receptor.

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CBD Bioavailability

Cannabis Law Report

Topical and transdermal products have a bioavailability rate around 45%, and nasal sprays around 40%. When given intravenously, pharmaceuticals have 100% bioavailability because they enter directly into the bloodstream. Sublingual (concentrates, tinctures and sprays). Topical (lotions, balms, salves and patches).

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More Seniors Are Using Cannabis As Medicine

PrestoDoctor

Cannabis is available in various forms, including oils, capsules, tinctures, edibles, and topicals. Seniors can consume cannabis orally, through inhalation, or by using topical applications. Many pharmaceutical drugs come with side effects and the risk of dependency. Each method has its own onset time and duration.