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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Follow strict patient verification and dispensing rules. Can businesses cultivate cannabis for pharmaceutical research? Under the Therapeutic Goods Act and respective State/Territory guidelines, advertising medicinal cannabis directly to patients can violate advertising laws. Pharmacies must: Be registered in Australia.

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NCIA Policy Report: The Medicine of Cannabis: An Overview for Medical Professionals and Policymakers

Cannabis Law Report

Prepared by NCIA’s Policy Council. Patients are looking to their medical providers for information on cannabis safety, potential for interactions with pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic applications. This position cripples the ability of clinicians to advise patients or to influence the burgeoning cannabis industry.

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Not-very-NICE: UK Cannabis Policy and Harm to Patients

CannaTech

The acceptance of medical cannabis by clinicians, researchers and government bodies is fairly universal, and patients have benefited from widespread access to full-spectrum cannabis in flower and oil form. Israel’s approach to cannabis has contributed to reducing stigma and increasing access for patients around the world.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. I have many patients that want to use cannabis, and they who ask me what product should they get? I include pharmaceutical drugs in that category. Cannabis is a really special case.

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Virginia Medical Cannabis Bills Clear Senate Committee

NORML

It seeks to redefine allowed dosage limitations and formulations, and expand patient access and reduce patient cost by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the list of those authorized to issue written certifications to patients. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. There are currently five “pharmaceutical processor” permit holders in Virginia, and they’re about to open for business.

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