Qualifying Australian patients wanting to access legal cannabis medicines may face hefty prices, preventing many from acquiring medications they so desperately need.While processes are being fast-tracked for bringing some products in Australia, it appears the medical cannabis import scheme announced last month may have a very nasty sting in...

Industrial hemp research and production is closer to becoming a reality in the U.S. state of Arkansas after a related bill passed the state's House of Representatives.House Bill 1778 aims to see Arkansas become a leader in  industrial hemp production, development, and commercialization of hemp based products, "and to...

Once an important crop for the state, industrial hemp is set to make a return to Pennsylvania; with 16 research proposals getting the green light from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.While the wheels have been turning slowly - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed an industrial hemp bill into law...

More patients will be able to access medicinal marijuana in New York State from March 22 due to changes including enabling physician assistants to certify patients and the addition of chronic pain as a qualifying condition.In September last year, it was announced nurse practitioners would be able to certify...

A new research program has been launched by Oxford University that will investigate the role of cannabinoids in human health and aims to develop new therapies that could benefit millions.The research is being made possible by an initial investment of up to £10 million provided by Kingsley Capital Partners,...

Results from another study indicate cannabidiol (CBD) can contribute to a significant reduction in the frequency of seizures in Lennox-Gastaut patients.Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of epilepsy that involves multiple and different types of seizures. It accounts for 2 to 5% of childhood epilepsies and is very...

It appears the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration believes cannabidiol derived from hemp is illegal at a federal level - and has been for some.The clarification comes after months of uncertainty triggered by the DEA's publishing of a Final Rule on the coding of marijuana extracts in December last year.Back...

This year's Australian Hemp Health and Innovation (HHI) Expo and Symposium is expected to build on the success of last year's inaugural event.80+ exhibitors will be showcasing a wide range of products including clothing, bedding, building materials, beauty and personal care items; as well as medicinal hemp preparations.As with...

After a third reading in Colorado's House, a bill that could ultimately see hemp products again allowed in animal feed is now headed to the State's governor for his signature.The bill fully passed the House of Representatives on Friday (local time) after a unanimous 63 to 0 vote.As we...

Results from a recent survey indicate 14% of Australians with epilepsy have used medicinal cannabis as a treatment to combat seizures - and with very impressive results.Up to 3.5% of Australians will experience epilepsy at some stage during their lives. The number of people currently living with epilepsy in...