The German federal government will buy at least 650 kilograms (1,433 pounds) of medical cannabis flower from domestic producers for approximately 1.5 million euros ($1.66 million) per quarter, which sets the average wholesale price at 2.3 euros per gram. The wholesale...
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England’s health insurance has covered only 18 ‘unlicensed’ cannabis prescriptions
Since a new law took effect a year ago, England's National Health Service (NHS) has reimbursed patients on only 18 occasions for "unlicensed" cannabis-based products that have not undergone clinical trials, according to government data. In the...
Proposed law in North Macedonia to allow cannabis flower export shelved
A North Macedonian draft bill that proposed modifications to the current medical cannabis framework has been removed from parliament's agenda, according to Telma Television. The bill would have created a legal framework for the export of cannabis flower, which is...
New UK guidelines recommend public insurance coverage for two GW Pharma cannabis medicines, plus a synthetic cannabinoid
New British guidelines for the first time recommend that two plant-based cannabis medicines - Sativex and Epidiolex - be covered through the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS), a significant step that is likely to boost sales of both products. Health...
New European trade group hopes to help its members put CBD products in stores
A fledgling United Kingdom-based trade group, which represents about 25 companies from Europe and North America, is seeking to allow its members to sell CBD products even though they might be in violation of European Union regulations.
Cannabis producer Canopy downsizes Latin America workforce as region struggles to generate revenue
One of the largest cannabis companies in the world, Canopy Growth, is restructuring its overseas operations by laying off 15% of its workforce in Latin America, reflecting the slow pace at which revenue-generating opportunities and regulatory structures are evolving in the region.
Portugal tries to position itself as Europe’s top medical cannabis exporter, but companies face challenges
Portugal is gearing up to become a medical marijuana production powerhouse serving growing European markets.
Mexico has until April 30 to legalize cannabis, Supreme Court rules
Mexico's Supreme Court gave Congress another six months to approve legislation that legalizes all forms of cannabis, postponing until the end of April the deadline for when the Latin American country would create the world's largest adult-use market by population....
Italy cancels one of Aurora’s three cannabis supply lots
One of the three lots Canada's Aurora Cannabis won in July to supply the Italian market has been canceled, Italy's minister of health explained in a parliamentary inquiry this week, citing noncompliance with European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards....
Uruguay selects three new commercial growers of recreational marijuana to meet consumer demand
The Uruguayan government announced the three winning companies chosen to grow recreational marijuana for commercial purposes under an application process that began in February.
Mexico to miss deadline to legalize marijuana, including recreational use
Citing "unprecedented" pressure from companies trying to influence Mexico's cannabis legislation, voting on a bill to completely legalize marijuana - including its recreational use - will be delayed, according to media reports. Ricardo Monreal, president of the...
North Macedonia’s medical cannabis overhaul would allow flower exports – but also create entry hurdles
Medical cannabis regulations in North Macedonia - a small but promising market - are likely to undergo significant changes before the end of 2019, allowing the export of flower for the first time but also raising barriers to entry for prospective businesses. The...













