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New European monograph for Cannabis flower adopted
The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) Commission's new European monograph for Cannabis flower will enter into force in July 2024.
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Ten recommendations to foster the UK’s medicinal cannabis market
In this article, EPR summarises the list of 10 recommendations for the UK Government, published by experts in the medicinal cannabis industry, to ensure the UK capitalises on the opportunities afforded by the market.
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Why it’s high time for psychedelic drug development
Here, Dr Matthew McMurray and Dr J Andrew Jones of Miami University explain why psychedelic drugs are attracting R&D as potential treatments for neuropsychiatric and degenerative disorders and how their discovery of an in vivo production technique could enable further advancement.
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Novel cannabinoid formula could be used as a cancer treatment
The developers of the novel formulation, containing the cannabinoids CBDV and CBGA, now intend to test the clinical safety and efficacy of its anti-cancer activity.
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Import restrictions for cannabis-based medicines in UK updated
The UK government has changed the restrictions on importing cannabis-based medicine products into the country, allowing wholesalers to bring in larger quantities.
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Regulating heavy metals in cannabis: what can be learned from the pharmaceutical industry?
The ever-increasing demand for cannabis-based products requires US state regulators to set guidelines that ensure products are safe for human use. However, as medicinal cannabis moves forward at a rapidly increasing pace, regulations are falling behind. Here, Robert Thomas discusses the many inconsistencies across US states for monitoring levels of…
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Cannabinoids in pharma series: the future prospects of cannabinoids
This series investigates cannabinoids and pharmaceutical interest with industry experts explaining the position of the ingredient. In this third piece, we discuss the future of the cannabinoid industry and how it will grow within the realm of pharmaceuticals.
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Cannabinoids in pharma series: the challenges of working with cannabinoids
This series investigates cannabinoids and pharmaceutical interest with industry experts explaining the position of the ingredient. In this second piece, we discuss the challenges, legal implications and perceptions of cannabinoids.
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Cannabinoids in pharma series: cannabinoids on the market today
This series investigates the growing interest from the pharmaceutical industry in cannabinoids. In this first piece, we hear from industry experts about the current situation of the ingredient on the pharmaceutical market.
