Two landmark clinical trials could pave the way for a new CBD-based medicine to be made available through the NHS for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and endometriosis. The trials, which are being led by top researchers at the University of Edinburgh, have received [...]
NEW NHS data suggests that the number of prescriptions for ‘licensed’ cannabis-based medicines rose significantly in 2022. Data gathered from NHS OpenPrescribing suggests that prescriptions for Nabilone, Sativex and Epidyolex, currently the only three cannabis medicines licensed by the NHS, rose by 45% between 2021 and [...]
This International Women’s Day we explore the current state of diversity in cannabis, why female consumers are a golden business opportunity, and how Europe’s budding industry can address issues of gender and racial disparity from the start. Gender equity and equality is ultimately about power: who [...]
A new study has found that cannabis use is common among patients with tinnitus – and the vast majority report finding it helpful for managing symptoms. The recent study, published in February in the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, is thought to be [...]
Prince Harry’s revelation that cannabis has helped his mental health is not only relatable to many, but is backed up by a growing body of research. Prince Harry has caused a media frenzy with his admission that cannabis helped his mental health. But far from the [...]
Grow Pharma is the latest cannabis company to join Drug Science’s observational study, T21, to help patients access more affordable medicinal cannabis. The UK biopharmaceutical company announced last week it would be joining T21 to allow patients to continue accessing cannabis-based medicines at a reduced cost. [...]
Via Cannareporter A journalist in the Czech Republic has been found guilty of ‘inciting drug addiction’ having published a magazine to educate people about cannabis. Journalist Robert Veverka, director of the Czech-based cannabis magazine Legalizace, was convicted this week of ‘inciting the abuse of addictive substances’ [...]
The Irish government has appointed former Health Service Executive CEO Paul Reid to chair its newly established Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use was established in late February, following resolutions in Dáil and Seanad Éireann, to examine and make recommendations on [...]
THE Israeli medical cannabis market, long considered to be years ahead of its European counterparts, no longer appears to be the haven it once was. Reports in local media warning that the industry is ‘fast withering’ and ‘dismantling itself from within’ are being reflected in continued [...]
In a new series a UK cannabis prescriber shares what he has learned on his journey so far. Here, consultant psychiatrist and cannabis clinician, Dr Tahzid Ahsan, explores the history and science of cannabis as a medicine and the practicalities of becoming a prescriber in the [...]
As new research links frequent cannabis use to an increased risk of heart problems, we look beyond the sensationalism and break down what you need to know. According to a recent media reports, cannabis users are ‘up to a third more likely to suffer a heart [...]
One of the UK’s most established cannabis clinics has announced some key changes as it takes steps to improve patients’ experience. Lyphe Clinic, formerly known as The Medical Cannabis Clinics, will be making some significant improvements after conducting an internal review of the business over the [...]
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is looking for scientific research to help it establish guidance on the medicinal use of cannabis flower. The EMA’s Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) is inviting industry, healthcare professionals, patients and government institutions from EU member states, to submit scientific [...]
PRESS RELEASE New capital raise to fund operations through to becoming cash flow positive Supply chain consolidation and below-the-line efficiencies to realise over £4m annualised savings Top-down restructuring and significant right-sizing to various teams across the business Re-focusing on core UK market as well as strategic [...]
Via Cannareporter In a landmark decision, Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation has ruled that growing a small number of cannabis plants at home for personal use, does not constitute a crime. The decision came in response to an appeal made by a man who had been [...]
Results from a new study show that a single oral dose of CBD can significantly reduce stress in dogs, caused by car travel or being left alone. The study, carried out by Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the UK, aimed to understand the impact of a [...]
Chronic pain patient Grace* says marginalised growers, including those who identify as LGBTQ+, are facing exclusion from both the legacy and legal cannabis communities – and have more to lose by speaking out. “I’m really proud of what I grow, and I want to be able [...]
Terpenes do matter when it comes to the medicinal effects of cannabis, according to new research linking specific compounds to better patient outcomes. A new study, carried out by researchers at the University of New Mexico, finds that cannabis flower containing higher levels of specific terpenes [...]
A trial to explore the roll-out of a regulated cannabis market in the Netherlands is expected to begin its initial phase in October 2023. The Netherlands – and particularly the tourist hotspot of Amsterdam – is famous for its cannabis cafes or ‘coffeeshops’, but the sale [...]
Sponsored content Khiron Life Sciences is continuing to support Project T21 with affordable options, which allow for more comprehensive treatment of chronic conditions. Earlier this year Drug Science announced key changes to its medical cannabis registry, now known as T21, as it continues into its fourth [...]
A new study highlights how machine learning tools could help predict whether cannabis would be beneficial for someone experiencing mental health issues. Cannabis is increasingly being reported as a helpful way to reduce symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and depression. However, as everyone responds to products differently, [...]
Studies show that cannabis may enable intimacy and empathy, but it can also cloud key emotions and become a burden in relationships. My love affair with cannabis began well before I ever said “I love you” to a romantic partner. After 15+ years of dating, a [...]
An Italian court has overturned a decree classifying hemp as a narcotic, siding with cannabis associations which argued for the use of the whole plant. Italy’s Regional Administrative Court of Lazio (TAR) has annulled a decree from January 2022, that limited hemp production to the use [...]
On January 27 this year, Matthew Lee, General Counsel for the Department of Cannabis Control, sent a letter to Senior Assistant Attorney General Mollie Lee requesting an opinion on whether “medicinal or adult-use commercial cannabis activity … between out-of-state licensees and California licensees, will result in [...]
2023 Cannabis Labs Virtual Conference: February Program Click here to watch the recording Agenda When & Why You Should use Molecular-Based vs. Cultural-Based ID Methods Josh Smith, MS, President & CSO, Telic Labs; Acting Lab Director, ABKO Labs When it comes to microbial diagnostics, there are [...]
Sapphire patient, Helen, and Dr James Rucker of Sapphire Medical Clinics spoke to Louise Eccles in The Sunday Times about the rising number of patients prescribed medical cannabis in the UK. Helen explained that “I had taken other medication for my anxiety previously but it gave [...]
Medical cannabis has been available for prescription in the UK since November 2018, and since then an ever-growing number of patients have been able to access these medicines. Now, the UK has approved three vaporisers for the medical use of cannabis, offering specialists doctors the ability [...]
Curaleaf Pharmacy and Sapphire Medical are committed to engaging with patients and families, listen to feedback, and together bring about service improvements that matter to medical cannabis patients. Below are the two new initiatives which add to the existing engagement and education activities. All patients and [...]
New research has been released for patients with Fibromyalgia which has assessed the effects seen in UK patients after being prescribed medical cannabis. Symptoms commonly experienced in Fibromyalgia include anxiety, debilitating fatigue, chronic pain, sensitivity to light, sound, temperature and touch, as well as cognitive symptoms [...]
Via The Cannigma This simple cannabis syrup can be drizzled over pancakes, added to smoothies or eaten straight from the jar. Canna syrup may not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of edibles, but once you try this simple syrup, you’ll [...]
Scientists and clinicians from across the globe shared insights into the therapeutic potential of cannabis in London last week. We explore some of their findings here. The International Congress on Clinical Trials on Cannabis (CT-CANN23) took place in London on 15–16 February, inviting experts from several [...]
New research has found that cannabidiol (CBD) could help curb the urge for your next cigarette – and may even help you quit nicotine for good. A team, led by Washington State University researchers, tested the effects of CBD on human liver tissue and cell samples, [...]
Gary Youds was persecuted for having a vision ahead of his time, argues drug reform activist Simpa Carter, we need to de-schedule, de-penalise and decriminalise all cannabis offences. The consumption of the flowers and limited botanical extractions of the genera Cannabis Sativa L have been lawful [...]
Oxford University in the UK has received a multi-million pound grant to explore whether CBD is effective in treating symptoms of psychosis. The global study will involve three clinical trials, led by researchers at Oxford University, to investigate the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating people [...]
This is Part One where we examine the state of the market, licensing, approvals and sales. Part Two will delve into all things taxes. Stay tuned for Part Two, coming next week! On the surface, New Jersey’s new adult use cannabis program is similar to the program [...]
A new study has revealed previously unknown insights into how cannabidiol (CBD) reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of paediatric epilepsy. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new study found that CBD blocked signals carried by a molecule called lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI). Found [...]
Patients in Greece are hopeful they will finally see access to legal cannabis medicines in 2023, six years since the law was first amended. The development of Greece’s first medicinal cannabis production facility has been a long time coming, say patient advocates in the country, where [...]
Officials in the city of Amsterdam are to introduce a ban on smoking cannabis in public areas to tackle ‘nuisances’ in the famous Red Light District. The ban on smoking on the street in the old centre of Amsterdam is expected to come into force in [...]
FRANCE’s ongoing medical cannabis ‘experiment’, in which 3,000 patients are offered free products, has reported an overwhelmingly positive patient response. According to the first clinical data to be published since the experiment launched in March 2021, 91% of patients report being satisfied with the medication. Despite [...]
When it comes to sex, cannabis-based products can ease anxiety, pain, and maybe even increase your overall pleasure. Life’s too short for bad sex. But sometimes pain (the non-pleasurable kind), stress or a million other mental or physical reasons can kill your libido and get in [...]
A new collaborative digital study will explore the symptoms of rare childhood epilepsies and how medicinal cannabis can help them. The real-world data study, launching on International Epilepsy Day (Monday 13 February) is a collaboration between UK scientific body, Drug Science, and patient advocacy organisation, Medcan [...]
Over 90% of patients taking part in a landmark medical cannabis trial in France are in favour of full legalisation. The nationwide trial, launched by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) in March 2021, was designed to evaluate how medicinal [...]
Vaping is widely believed to be a safer alternative to smoking when it comes to cannabis consumption, but what do we know about the potential risks and long-term effects? Vaporisation is one of the most common cannabis consumption methods, particularly when a flower-based product is prescribed [...]
Although Rhode Island is the USA’s smallest state, it has traditionally taken an out-sized dislike for cannabis and its users. It first banned cannabis in 1918 and, up until recently, had some of the strictest mandatory minimum sentences for large-scale possession, sentencing those with more than [...]
Cannabis laws in the UK and US have a long, complex past. But no matter where you look, race is at the heart of the cannabis prohibition conversation. The history of cannabis prohibition is a history of racism, classism and control. In the US, cannabis prohibitionist [...]
In a new book, award-winning author and cultivator, Jorge Cervantes, shares everything he knows when it comes to growing top-quality cannabis. Not so long ago, you didn’t have the luxury of hopping online and accessing a wealth of information on growing cannabis – you’d have to [...]
NORWAY, one of the most cautious states in Europe when it comes to cannabis liberalisation, recently held a public meeting to discuss access to medical cannabis. The event, which took place in Oslo on January 20, 2023, brought together politicians from across the political spectrum, alongside [...]
A preclinical study found that CBD may be useful for aiding recovery and reducing the long-term impact of a brain injury. The animal study was carried out by scientists from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of Neurological Diseases at the Siglo XXI National Medical [...]
The Japanese government is set to allow the medical use of cannabis to treat patients with incurable conditions, while cracking down on recreational consumers. The Japanese government plans to submit several bills, including one which would see the revision of the Cannabis Control Act, during the [...]
According to a press release emailed this week, ASTM International’s subcommittee focused on cannabis, D37, is in the midst of developing two new standards surrounding cannabis safety and education. One standard, WK84667, is designed to “help document engineering controls for air filtration and person protective equipment [...]
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