What is the current number of medicinal cannabis prescriptions in Australia so far? In just a few years, the number of medicinal cannabis prescriptions through the Special Access Scheme B (SAS-B) has grown substantially. It still represents a small percentage of the overall Australian population who state they rely on cannabis for medicinal purposes. Only…
I’m often asked to clarify the difference between TGA Medicinal Cannabis and EU GMP Medicinal Cannabis, i.e. who is that has the highest “Gold Standard” for Medicinal Cannabis? I suspect this has come about because many are trying to claim that their cannabis is cultivated, harvested and processed in accordance with the strictest pharmaceutical standards…
FDA Crackdowns on False Claims for Medicinal Cannabis Products False Claims, Fake Medicines and Counterfeit News – Why the U.S. FDA is cracking down on cannabis-product advertising claims and unsubstantiated efficacy statements. Are U.S. medicinal cannabis suppliers preying on vulnerable populations with deceptive ads? The FDA is taking stronger actions to reduce deceptive advertising practices…
Oncology and Cannabis Medications | Potential Treatment Benefits There’s a frequently referenced Oncology article from Dr Donald I. Adams that discusses using Cannabis Medications to treat cancer symptoms. The article reviews whether Oncologists should prescribe medicinal cannabis to their cancer patients. Integrative Oncology: Integrating cannabis into clinical cancer care (Should Oncologists Recommend Cannabis?), was published…
Fibromyalgia Research – does Medicinal Cannabis help? Are THC-rich cannabis medications effective for treating symptoms of Fibromyalgia? Find out why a new Dutch study supports further research into treating Fibromyalgia with high THC medical cannabis formulations. Reading time: 2.5 minutes. Medical Cannabis Research | Fibromyalgia Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a painful, debilitating condition. Sufferers report chronic…
There is widespread demand for access to medicinal cannabis products by patients. Yet very few Australian doctors currently prescribe cannabinoid-derived medications. Will emerging clinical trial evidence reduce the reluctance of GPs to prescribe these medications? In this blog, we’ll provide a basic overview of setting up a clinical research trial for medicinal cannabis. Reading time:…
Cannabis research NEWS (PTSD): Research into using medical cannabis to treat PTSD symptoms has started in Australia. Announced in June 2019, the investigatory research is being coordinated by Cannabis Access Clinics in conjunction with BOD Australia and was approved by the TGA. The study aims to explore cannabis-oil based treatments for individuals suffering from persistent…
One of the four approved pathways to supply Medicinal Cannabis in Australia is via Medicinal Cannabis Clinical Trails under the CTN scheme. This blog discusses this route in greater detail. Medicinal Cannabis in the treatment and relief of symptoms of chronic conditions The use of Medicinal Cannabis in the treatment and relief of symptoms of…
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