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Tory back bench block Manchester MP’s bid to give patients access to NHS cannabis treatments

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A Manchester MP’s bid to open up cannabis treatments on the NHS has been blocked by Tory backbenchers in the House of Commons. 'A — End Our Pain (@End_Our_Pain) December 10, 2021. . 'A — End Our Pain (@End_Our_Pain) December 10, 2021. pic.twitter.com/hACy4b79yH. pic.twitter.com/hACy4b79yH.

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Ryan’s Law Will Increase Terminally Ill CA Patients’ Access to Cannabis

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Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. hospitals currently prohibit the ingestion of cannabis on-site regardless of the treatment it can provide for patients—particularly those in hospice. .”

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Sapphire Medical Clinics expands patient access to cheapest medical cannabis fees in UK

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The UK’s first and highest-rated medical cannabis clinic, Sapphire Medical Clinics , has today announced that it is reducing the cost of its consultations and appointments for patients enrolled through the Sapphire Access Scheme. The Sapphire Access Scheme will be open to an additional 2,000 patients in the UK.

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

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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 Entourage Effect – Legal cannabis partnership to help patient access

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Legal cannabis partnership to help patient access. MiDispensary burst onto the scenes in August 2021, offering Australians high quality treatment at an affordable yearly fee. MiDispensary burst onto the scenes in August 2021, offering Australians high quality treatment at an affordable yearly fee.

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Psilocybin Patenting and the Threat to Patient Access

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Mental health treatment is big business, with the global antidepressant drug market valued at over $13 billion in 2016. On December 15, 2021, the non-profit organization Freedom to Operate (FTO) filed a post-grant review filing to challenge a U.S. patent awarded to COMPASS back in March 2021. The Race to Patent Psilocybin.

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Maine Has Lost Over a Thousand Cannabis Caregivers Since 2021

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In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. A caregiver is trained to handle up to five patients diagnosed with any of the qualifying health issues for medical cannabis treatment.