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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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UK medical cannabis manufacturer granted GMP registration
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted a UK manufacturing facility good manufacturing practice (GMP) registration for its cannabis API.
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Could medicinal cannabis be the answer to the opioid crisis?
New data from the UK shows 86 percent of pain patients found medicinal cannabis more effective than any other medication, including opioids.
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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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Cannabinoid series: medicinal cannabis and Brexit
Sarah Ellson from Fieldfisher spoke with European Pharmaceutical Review to discuss the position of medicinal cannabis in the UK and the impacts of Brexit.
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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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Professor Trevor Jones appointed chairman of the European Medicinal Cannabis Association
Professor Trevor Jones, CBE, FMedSci is the new chairman of EMCA, a body that seeks to advocate for evidence-based policy and improving supply and manufacture of quality medicinal cannabis.
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First UK national pilot study for medical cannabis launched
Project TWENTY21, a nationwide study to investigate medicinal cannabis, has launched in the UK in order to collect data on the therapeutics.
