MMJ Recs

MARCH 28, 2024

Navigating the world of medical marijuana (MMJ) in Iowa can be a daunting task for patients seeking alternative treatments. From researching qualified doctors to scheduling appointments and discussing treatment options, we provide practical insights and tips to help patients confidently navigate this journey.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug. Patients with muscle spasms related to multiple sclerosis are also invited to take part. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. billion ($3.2

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Weedistry

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Families of children with epilepsy say they are devastated after being denied prescriptions for medicinal cannabis. A law change on 1 November was designed to allow a small number of patients to be prescribed cannabis-based products by specialist doctors in the UK. However, they warned the current rules were unclear.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient. This is also the process for those who are treating patients that are terminally ill.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

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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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2023

The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. A total of 20 opposition members voted against French Polynesia’s medicinal cannabis law. French Polynesia’s Medicinal Cannabis Law May Be Challenged in France .

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Additionally, patients must have exhausted all other available treatment options without finding relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The first legal medicinal cannabis product will be available to eligible patients from next month, but a specialist consultant has said he would not prescribe it due to the absence of a scientific evidence base for its efficacy. The Irish Times reports.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Qualifying patients and providers are exempt from the general and local sales and use taxes on the sale of cannabis products compliant with the Department of Health (“DOH”) but have continued to be subject to the 37% excise tax, until now. The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 10, 2022

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has added three traditional cannabis-based medicines to Universal Healthcare Coverage, known as the gold card scheme. The NHSO was cooperating with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, which would provide the medicines. The Bangkok Post reports.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 24, 2019

The application of marijuana in medicine has been received with a lot of controversies. Whereas there is a group of people who are in support of its use for its medicinal purposes, there are others who are vehemently against it. One area which is now widely talked about is how marijuana treats epilepsy.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2019

There have been more than 7,500 approvals for medicinal cannabis in Australia since legalisation in 2016 – so why don’t we know if it is helping patients? Access to medicinal cannabis for patients was legalised in Australia in 2016, allowing doctors to request permission to prescribe from the Australian government.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . Many places will either permit patients access to dispensaries and/or permit medical cannabis possession within a reasonable amount. Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2019

EMA’s human medicines committee had cleared the cannabidiol oral solution, Epidiolex, for use to treat seizures. The cannabidiol-based treatment Epidiolex has won a positive recommendation for marketing approval from a European Medicines Agency (EMA) panel for use as an additional treatment for two types of seizures.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 10, 2022

And the best news is that attending a patient drive in Utah can make this process much simpler! And the best news is that attending a patient drive in Utah can make this process much simpler! Read on to learn all you need to know about patient drives in Utah. What is a Utah patient drive?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 24, 2019

Dr Mikael Sodergren , Managing Director and Academic Lead at Sapphire Medical Clinics said: “Medicinal cannabis is a new and exciting field. Our clinics are based on the premise that patients are treated by our world-renowned specialists in the relevant condition.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The authorization for the marketing and use of the medicine in Brazil, that can be sold exclusively in pharmacies and with a prescription , is foreseen in a resolution of the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa, regulator) published this Friday in the Official Gazette. Source: [link].

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, TXOG advocates for the power of medical cannabis for epilepsy patients. ACT highlights Texans who have found relief and comfort through TXOG’s medicine—patients like Jacob Ortiz, a 7-year-old who has achieved one year without a seizure as a result of TXOG’s medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

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.

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United Patients Group

JULY 7, 2023

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. 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.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Cannabis-based medicinal products. Severe treatment-resistant epilepsy. Severe treatment-resistant epilepsy. After the 4-week trial, continue THC:CBD spray if the person has had at least a 20% reduction in spasticity-related symptoms on a 0 to 10 patient-reported numeric rating scale. Tools and resources. Recommendations.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

GW was initially granted marketing authorisation for this medicine in the UK in September 2019 as an adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome, in conjunction with clobazam, for patients two years of age and older.

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United Patients Group

AUGUST 1, 2023

Amidst the vast array of botanicals making a mark, medical cannabis stands out, not just for its therapeutic properties, but also for its journey from societal skepticism to mainstream medicine. Overall, the benefits of medical cannabis in pain management are numerous and increasingly recognized by medical professionals and patients alike.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 1, 2024

Studies have suggested that CBD may help manage chronic pain, reduce anxiety and depression, alleviate symptoms of epilepsy, and even aid in cancer treatment. Its therapeutic potential spans a wide range of health issues, including chronic pain, anxiety disorders, inflammatory conditions, and neurological disorders like epilepsy.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 15, 2024

New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program Regulations In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana has undergone significant transformations across the United States, and New Jersey has emerged as a trailblazer in implementing a robust Medicinal Cannabis Program (previously known as the Medicinal Marijuana Program).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

MEDICINAL CANNABIS WILL BE LEGALIZED FOR PATIENTS TO WIN A PAIN-FREE DAY. The greatest achievement in the opinion of the President of the National Assembly, Crispiano Adames, “is the relief that patients will have because they deserve it.” Here’s what’s been published by the Panamanian Assembly (Monday).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

The UK government has eased import restrictions on medicinal cannabis, but has admitted it needs to do much more to improve access for patients. Licensed wholesalers will be able to import larger quantities of cannabis-based products, and hold supplies for future use by patients with prescriptions, according to a government release.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 24, 2019

Federal regulators have approved two clinical studies testing whether a marijuana-based epilepsy drug may help prevent seizures among epileptic children. Although both studies will enroll 25 patients initially, the U.S. Source: FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials. In the upcoming U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Despite the Government legalising medicinal cannabis in 2018, following a number of high-profile campaigns, thousands of people are still being denied access to the treatment. Putting forward a Private Member’s Bill, the MP said one of his constituents was having to fork out almost £700 a month for their grandson’s medicine.

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MedicalJane

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Missouri dispensaries are now selling high-quality, locally produced marijuana products to hundreds of thousands of Missouri MMJ patients. Missouri medical marijuana patients get to shop (as well as browse and learn) at some of the best MMJ dispensaries in the country. So what are the best dispensaries in MO?

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 23, 2019

CBD is often used by patients in the form of an oil. Patients with more chronic conditions such as cancer and epilepsy often use medical cannabis oil extracted from high-CBD varieties of cannabis. It has been effective in the he treatment of refractory epilepsy—especially in children with Dravet syndrome.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

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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Medicinal Genomics

MARCH 16, 2021

Medicinal Genomics Corp. “We are delighted to start working with Medicinal Genomics and to bring their testing solutions to the Portuguese market. . “We are delighted to start working with Medicinal Genomics and to bring their testing solutions to the Portuguese market.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 30, 2021

THE UK’s first National Health Service patients registry will start collating data from Thursday this week in a significant move for medical cannabis in the country. An estimated 250 patients a month are said to be prescribed cannabis medicines through the NHS compared to over 2,500 in the UK’s private sector.

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