Cannabis has been utilized by humankind for several centuries, but although many cultures and communities throughout time have reaped a host of benefits from the plant, it remains illegal in much of the world. However, the list of places around the wor…
Australia
Australia to ‘significantly reduce’ regulatory burden for cannabis industry
Australia has proposed amendments to the Narcotic Drugs Act that would overhaul the medical marijuana industry by streamlining the licensing process for businesses and assure access for patients. Rhys Cohen, editor-at-large for the Australian publicati…
‘We Know It Works’: Cannabis Oil Firms Chase Approvals As Over-the-Counter Sales Are Legalised
Low dose cannabis oil can be bought over the counter at pharmacies from Monday for the first time, but don’t expect to find any for at least six months as none has been approved for sale yet. Manufacturers are working at a “lightning” rate to get produ…
Aurora Cannabis inks deal to supply Australia market
Canada’s Aurora Cannabis signed a five-year supply agreement with MedReleaf Australia, the Alberta-based company announced. The deal makes MedReleaf Australia the exclusive supplier of the Canadian producer’s MedReleaf, CanniMed and Aurora brands. The …
France chooses companies to supply free medical cannabis for trial program
The French Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) selected the companies that will supply France’s medical cannabis pilot program that’s intended to provide free products to patients enrolled in the trial. Cannabis co…
West Australian Doctors Still Facing Delays When Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis
The Director of the St Francis Medical Group, David Cooper, told 6PR Mornings that West Australian doctors are still being bogged down by red tape when trying to prescribe medicinal cannabis to their patients. Earlier this month the Therapeutic Goods A…
Australian medical cannabis available in German pharmacies for first time
Flower and extracts produced in Australia by two different companies became available in the German medical cannabis market for the first time, Marijuana Business Daily has learned. The flower, grown by New South Wales-based Australian Natural Therapeu…
Australia weighs wide-ranging medical cannabis reforms
Australia is weighing reforms that have the potential to transform the country’s cannabis sector. The Department of Health, through the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is seeking comments on a review of the regulatory processes for the ma…
Medicinal Cannabis Can Be Sold In Australia Without Prescription, Says Therapeutic Good Administration
Tasmanians will be able to access medicinal cannabis without a prescription as soon as February next year, after a change to the substance’s legal status. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has said it will remove restrictions on the use and sa…
Impact of US election on global cannabis sector to emerge slowly, executives say
Implications of the U.S. elections on the cannabis industry stretch far beyond America’s borders. Industry executives in countries as far away as Australia, Jamaica and Uruguay are weighing how the results could affect their business prospects. P…