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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.

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5 Biggest Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Your Health

United Patients Group

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of medical cannabis to manage a variety of health conditions.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Knowledge, attitudes and policies regarding medical cannabis and cannabis-based drugs are changing. the drug became the first cannabis-based medicine to be approved in the United States. The CHMP’s positive opinion is based on results from four randomised, controlled Phase III trials, its manufacturer, GW Pharmaceuticals, said.

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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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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s Victorian government says Agriculture Victoria Research scientists have developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference. The organisation has been licensed by the Australian Government to undertake medicinal cannabis research. Hemp Gazette reports. Source: [link].

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Unlocking the Potential of CBD: Exploring The Benefits of CBD in Medical Marijuana

MMJ Recs

CBD, one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, has been garnering attention for its promising effects on various health conditions. Studies have suggested that CBD may help manage chronic pain, reduce anxiety and depression, alleviate symptoms of epilepsy, and even aid in cancer treatment.

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