medicinal cannabis
Breaking new ground
Lisa Nguyen talks about developing a pharmacy that specialises in the provision of medicinal cannabis  In this video I speak to Lisa Nguyen, pharmacist and founder of Astrid Health, …
Cannabis slipups
Inspectors have been conducting targeted inspections of pharmacies which dispense high volumes of medicinal cannabis… what did they find? The Victorian Pharmacy Authority has warned pharmacy owners that medicinal cannabis …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions These clinical practice guidelines …
Chemist Warehouse joins cannabis company joint venture
Wellnex Life aims to launch five special access medicinal cannabis products by the end of June 2023 via CWH network Chemist Warehouse will receive a 10% interest in an existing …
One Nation Bill sets pathway for cannabis PBS listing
Legislation put before the Senate this week could pave the way for medicinal cannabis products to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)Â Under the proposed Improving Access to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Intravenous ferric derisomaltose in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency in the UK (IRONMAN) For patients with heart …
A need for training
While a majority of Australian pharmacists endorse the provision of low-dose cannabis-based medicines, most lack confidence in discussing them with patients and say they need more training A new Australian …
Medicinal cannabis: the role of pharmacists in supporting its rational and safe use by patients
For pharmacists to best support the safe and rational use of medicinal cannabis products, they must be equipped with the relevant knowledge not only about the clinical role of medicinal …
First OTC cannabis by early 2023?
Wellnex Life hoping for SAS OK by year’s end with S3 approval to follow in next quarter – and a market potentially worth “billions” ASX-listed health and wellness outfit Wellnex …
World news wrapup: 22 September 2022
US pharmacist keeps license after faking COVID jabs; Irish pharmacy shortage worsens; Nevada Pharmacy Board loses cannabis case East Wenatchee, Washington State: A pharmacist has agreed to pay a USD$1,000 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Long-term and serious harms of medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain A systematic review and meta-analysis of 39 …
Legal cannabis use on the rise
The number of Australians accessing cannabis legally via prescriptions has soared, new research shows – though many still obtain it illicitly to self-medicate New research from the University of Sydney’s …