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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…

News November 19
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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…

News November 13
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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 –…

News November 12
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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…

News November 11
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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.

News November 6
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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…

News November 1
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Danish medical cannabis sales stall on supply, price issues

Denmark’s medical cannabis pilot program saw virtually no quarter-over-quarter growth in the first half of 2019, according to…

News October 31

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…

News October 25
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Gibraltar expands medical cannabis market beyond just CBD

Two years after Gibraltar legalized CBD, the tiny British Overseas Territory located on Spain’s south coast widened the range…

News October 25
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New data reveals top medical conditions for which cannabis is reimbursed in Germany

The German government disclosed the six most-reported diagnoses for which medical cannabis has been prescribed and covered by statutory health…

News October 24
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