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Imports of medical marijuana into Germany surge in second quarter

Germany imported almost of 2,500 kilograms of medical cannabis flower for pharmacy dispensing during the first half of…

News July 18
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Aurora sole winner of Italian medical cannabis tender, but average price is low by most standards

Aurora Deutschland - the German subsidiary of Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis - won all three "lots" to supply Italy…

News July 16
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German sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continue upward trend

Sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continued to increase during the first quarter of 2019 in Germany, the largest…

News July 9
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CannTrust shipped unlicensed medical cannabis overseas 

Beleaguered cannabis grower CannTrust shipped some unlicensed medical cannabis overseas, the Ontario company told Marijuana Business Daily, adding…

News July 9
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Ireland launches 5-year medical marijuana trial

Ireland is embarking on a five-year medical cannabis pilot program, opening up commercial opportunities for companies to supply…

News July 1
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France on verge of launching trial medical cannabis program, opening door for overseas businesses to supply new market

A key government committee in France has set the stage for a two-year medical cannabis trial program that’s…

News June 28
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Switzerland aims to join neighbors in legalizing medical marijuana

Switzerland is looking to give physicians the ability to prescribe cannabis-based medicines, which would significantly boost access and,…

News June 27
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Cannabis the most widely used drug globally, UN World Drug Report says 

Marijuana was the most widely used drug around the world in 2017, with an estimated 188 million consumers…

News June 27
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Italy opens application process to import 400 kilograms of medical cannabis

The Italian government plans to import 400 kilograms of medical cannabis over two years and has opened the…

News June 19
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Affiliate of Canadian firm Hexo wins Greek cannabis license

An affiliate of Quebec-based cannabis producer Hexo has received a license allowing it to establish cultivation, processing and…

News June 13
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