Two compounds present in industrial hemp show the ability to prevent the virus that causes covid-19 from entering human cells, according to researchers in Oregon. “These cannabinoid acids are abundant …
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Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said it plans to buy San Diego-based Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which is researching and developing cannabinoid-based medicines for patients who suffer gastrointestinal disorders, the companies announced this …
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New Zealand pharma company Rua Bioscience said it has received a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from Medsafe, the medicines and medical devices safety authority that is a part of …
Investors from Germany, Switzerland and Canada are among those who have received cultivation and processing licenses under Zimbabwe’s cannabis program. A total of 57 licenses were handed to both foreign …
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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. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare …
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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 for medical marijuana and industrial …
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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, has passed away at age …
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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 restricting the growth of the …
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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 government study group. Doing so …
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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 now apply for a license …
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