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The latest developments in cannabis.
Analysis: The NICE Guidelines
UK’s NICE recently released its guidelines, which will effectively determine the extent of medical cannabis access on the NHS.
Supply in Demand: The Consequences of Europe’s Patchwork of Medical Cannabis Reforms
Europe’s patchwork of medical cannabis reforms has prevented formation of a harmonised supply chain model.
Analysis: The Draft NICE Guidelines
UK’s NICE recently released its draft guidelines, which will effectively determine the extent of medical cannabis access on the NHS.
Cannabis Europa Returns to London
We were very proud to bring Cannabis Europa back to London this June.
Ireland Moves Forward with Medical Cannabis Legislation
The Irish government announced its plans for a five year medical cannabis access pilot programme. What will this mean, in practice, for people living in Ireland?
A Response From the Residents of Hanway Street
There's an unmistakable odour causing quite a stir among the writers of The Spectator.
Developments in Medical Product Regulation Affecting the Cannabis Industry
As a variety cannabis products are introduced into the medical field, both industry and institutions are facing the challenges of a new, rapidly-evolving policy environment being built on the backbone of an old and strained system of medical regulations.
French ANSM Recommends Legalising Medical Cannabis
The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety, ANSM, recommended last Thursday the implementation of a medical cannabis regime in France.
UK Government Releases Regulations Legalising Medical Cannabis
The UK government has laid historic new regulations rescheduling cannabis-based medicine, which will come into force on 1st November 2018.
Membership of French Committee on Medical Cannabis Announced | Pierre-Yves Galléty
The French Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products Safety (ANSM) has published the list of the members who will make up the Special Committee charged with the review of medical cannabis benefits in France.
UK Government Announces Definition For Cannabis-Based Medicines
On September 21st the UK government announced how they would define cannabis-based products for medicinal use. Following the conclusion of the two part review by the Chief Medical Officer and the ACMD on July 25th, Home Secretary Sajid Javid committed to swift action on the matter, and promised that these products would be lawful by autumn.
French Launch Committee to Review Medical Cannabis | Pierre-Yves Galléty
On Monday 10th September, the National Agency for Health and Medicines (ANSM) announced the creation of a special committee to review the evidence supporting the effectiveness of medical cannabis.
What's New in UK Cannabis: Separating the Strains
This is the first in a blog series profiling exciting companies, projects and people who are paving the way in the UK cannabis space. Separating The Strains is a documentary, currently in production, that explores medical cannabis treatments for epilepsy patients and others.
Industry Leaders Gather in London to Discuss the Future of European Medical Cannabis
Over the next 6 ½ weeks in the build up to the conference we will be making a series of exciting announcements including a raft of new speakers, sponsors and events.