medicinal cannabis
Cannabis sales plunge amid crackdown
Supplies of the controlled medicine have strongly dipped for the first time in a decade, figures released under Freedom of Information show The recent medicinal cannabis regulatory clampdown may have …
How to navigate the cannabis labyrinth—medicinal and/or recreational: Part 2
This is the second of a two-part review on cannabis that aims to address a number of education gaps in relation to the lack of clarity on individual product formulation, …
How to navigate the cannabis labyrinth—medicinal and/or recreational: Part 1
This is the first of a two-part review on cannabis that aims to address a number of education gaps in relation to the lack of clarity on individual product formulation, …
Medicinal cannabis framework ‘not fit for purpose’
Stakeholders flag safety concerns over “outdated, under-regulated and inadequate” unapproved medicinal cannabis framework Submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) consultation: reviewing the safety and regulatory oversight of unapproved medicinal …
More safeguards needed for medicinal cannabis supply: Guild
Guild urges federal government to follow Germany’s ban on mail order supply of medicinal cannabis “Changes in home medicinal cannabis is prescribed and dispensed are overdue” a spokesperson for the …
Compounder cops $99k cannabis ad fine
TGA issues five infringement notices to a Gold Coast compounding pharmacy over alleged advertising breaches ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd has paid infringement notices totalling $99,000 related to alleged unlawful advertising …
‘Reforms need to be built on sound evidence’: medicinal cannabis supplier
Alternative health company backs “evidence-based approach to medicinal cannabis regulation”, but warns concerns raised by the Guild and AMA risk causing “unnecessary alarm” Discussion around regulatory standards for medicinal cannabis …
Cannabis sector seeks new registration pathway
Medicinal cannabis body calls for a new approach to product approval, and the establishment of a real-world evidence database The Cannabis Council Australia is calling for a fresh approach for …
Pharmacy bodies seek medicinal cannabis reform
Tighter regulation is required to tackle inappropriate prescribing and promotion of medicinal cannabis, an alliance of healthcare organisations says Professional bodies, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and the …
Medicinal cannabis ‘now mainstream’: Biggs
Regulatory challenges and paperwork relating to medicinal cannabis may be off-putting, but not dispensing could cost pharmacies, an expert warns With close to 80% of pharmacies across Australia having dispensed …
‘You must know the regulation’
Pharmacists looking to provide medicinal cannabis need to be on top of all aspects of regulation, Pharmacy Council of NSW president says Pharmacy owners are being advised to be fully …
Board flags concerns over medicinal cannabis supply
Pharmacists urged to prioritise patient safety over profits when supplying medicinal cannabis “Poor practice in prescribing and supply of medicinal cannabis” is leading to “significant patient harm”, the Pharmacy Board …