4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1091+ words) Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost eight years, many patients remain hesitant or unsure about whether it is right for them." While awareness of the legality and legitimacy of the medicinal use of cannabis has improved…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (1692+ words) We take a closer look at the data behind medical cannabis prescribing to examine what it can reliably show us. The UK's medical cannabis market has long been a locked box when it comes to reliable data. The fact that…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (698+ words) Two years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in Ukraine, patients have received the first legal prescriptions for cannabis-based medicines. On Thursday, 11 June, the first medical cannabis products were prescribed by neurologists at the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (840+ words) After more than a decade in development, a full-spectrum cannabis extract has received market authorisation in Germany and Austria, with UK approval expected by the end of the year." Developed by German biopharmaceutical company Vertanical, Exilby" (also known as VER…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (1142+ words) Medical cannabis patients are often framed as consumers chasing the next strain, but that overlooks how many navigate treatment, writes Dave Barton. As the British medical cannabis market continues to grow, this year's Cannabis Europa brought together policymakers, investors, operators,…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1367+ words) Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, but for many patients, taking or carrying their prescribed medication in public still comes with uncertainty. Since launching its legal support helpline, Releaf Protect, Releaf Cannabis Clinic says it has received…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (625+ words) A new policy model aims to integrate women's health conditions into medical cannabis frameworks across Europe. A global initiative, known as the Women's Cannabis Project, has developed a new policy framework aimed at expanding access to medical cannabis for women's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (636+ words) Researchers have identified a potential mechanism linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. A preclinical study has shed new light on why cannabis consumers may have lower body weight and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, despite its…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (370+ words) The guide aims to help patients travel safely, confidently, and within the law." The Cannabis Industry Council has published a new patient-focused guide, Travelling with Medical Cannabis, offering practical advice for UK patients navigating the complex and often inconsistent rules…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (658+ words) A survey of more than 3, 500 patients in Germany found that more than half were able to reduce their use of other medications. Data published by Bloomwell Group in its latest "Cannabis Barometer" report indicates that more than half (58. 9%) of patients…...