Epydiolex approved to treat rare genetic disorder in UK
CBD-based Epydiolex has received approval in the UK as an adjunctive treatment for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), the drug’s maker, GW Pharmaceuticals, announced….
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Zimbabwe hopes hemp, medical cannabis can shore up exports
Officials in Zimbabwe say changes that loosened rules for cannabis production have translated into investment interest from the U.S., U.K, Germany and Switzerland, as licensing…
Renowned medical cannabis advocate Tomáš Zábranský passes at age 52
Tomáš Zábranský, who spearheaded efforts that resulted in the legalization of medical cannabis in the Czech Republic and enjoyed wide respect in international medical circles,…
New UK group aims to advance medical cannabis, CBD sectors
A newly launched UK cannabis body, CanIndCou (CIC), says it will work on behalf of patients while promoting reduction of red tape it says is…
UK report suggests moving licensing of cannabinoids to health agencies
Licensing for cannabinoid clinical research and consumer cannabinoids should move from the UK’s Home Office to two health agencies, according to a report from a…
Isle of Man sets rules for export-only medical cannabis sector
CBD and medical marijuana can now be produced for export from the Isle of Man after rules were set by the government. Producer candidates can…
NFL will spend $1 million to study cannabinoids in pain management
The U.S. National Football League (NFL) said it will award $1 million in grants for research into pain management and cannabinoids. The league is soliciting…
Passage of law in Argentina could spark $500 million market
Regulated medical cannabis and hemp industries in Argentina could generate 10,000 new jobs, $500 million in domestic sales and $50 million in exports annually, Minister…
Czech Parliament advances bill that would set THC limit for hemp at 1.0%
A bill that would establish the THC limit for industrial hemp at a full 1.0% and set the stage for the legal marketing of CBD-based…
Denmark permanently authorizes production, export of medical cannabis
The Danish government has permanently authorized licensed companies to produce and export medical cannabis independent of an existing pilot program. “This is an important milestone…
