Cannabis Council Australia is inviting medical cannabis clinicians and patients to participate in its new survey.The organisation's mission is to improve patient outcomes by uniting the industry and boosting Australian market growth and sustainability for growers, manufacturers, suppliers and clinics. The Council envisions an industry supported by the world's...
New Zealand's Rua Bioscience has announced its first medical cannabis product for the Australian market based on NZ cannabis genetics.The name of the dried flower product, Rua Rau Hiwa. ‘Rau’ refers to solar absorption by nature with roots tracing back to the people of the sun. ‘Hiwa’ refers to...
Hemp grown in 22 greenhouses in California's Sutter County has been destroyed due to illegal pesticide residue.A couple of weeks ago, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced the action that followed an inspection and further investigation by the Sutter County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC). While conducting a routine...
A study has indicated cannabis could potentially become part of an overall approach to therapy in the management of endometriosis.Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it. It can often be painful and sometimes debilitating; and in particularly severe cases lead...
Access & Prescribing (Australia & Global)
Australia’s First Locally Produced Cannabis Gummies Unveiled
Australia's Bioxyne Limited (ASX: BXN) has announced its subsidiary, Breathe Life Sciences (BLS), has manufactured and delivered Australia’s first pharmaceutical-grade cannabis pastilles - also known as gummies.Bioxyne states the milestone marks a significant step in the evolution of local production and availability of medicinal cannabis products in Australia.“BLS is...
The window for businesses wanting to participate in Kentucky's medical cannabis program will be closing soon. Here's where things stand with application numbers.After the application period commenced in July and as at early this week, Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) said it had received 176 applications from...
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Parkinson’s Patients Turn To Natural Products – Including Cannabis
A recently published research article indicates 36% of Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients reported having used natural products such as cannabis to alleviate related symptoms.Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder; primarily impacting movement control. Motor symptoms of PD include tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and impaired balance. Non-motor...
Access & Prescribing (Australia & Global)
Participation In Georgia’s Low-THC Cannabis Oil Program Building
While very restrictive compared to some other US states, Georgia's medical cannabis program is being steadily embraced by the state's residents.Georgia's General Assembly passed House Bill 324 ("Georgia's Hope Act") in 2019, which was subsequently signed into law by the state's governor a couple of months later. While prior...
As of last Friday, laws relating to legalizing medical cannabis in Ukraine came into full effect.In late June last year, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly backed legalizing medical cannabis in his country, stating Ukraine should make cannabis-based medicines legal for all those who need them, accompanied by appropriate scientific...
Many Australian pet owners may not realise this, but it seems hemp seed feed products for animals are still illegal in Australia.It was back in November 2017 when Food Standards Australia New Zealand finally permitted hemp seed products to be consumed by humans - the countries were the last...
