Every few months, medical cannabis becomes a headline again in mainstream media outlets. The language is familiar, the framing is predictable and the reactions of anger, defensiveness and division follows just as reliably. Whilst we are directly challenging the false assertions head on with the publication that recently published an article on medical cannabis prescriptions […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council has submitted a detailed response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ call for evidence on cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs). Our submission reflects the expertise and experiences of our diverse membership across the UK medical cannabis sector. Our Position The CIC’s submission addresses the fundamental disconnect between […]
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The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is conducting a comprehensive review of the 2018 changes to cannabis medicines regulations in the UK. This review will directly shape how CBPMs are regulated, prescribed, and accessed for years to come. The consultation runs until 17 October 2025, 11:59 PM. This briefing provides guidance to […]
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Hannah Deacon was a wonderful mother, partner, and friend to many of us. Her passing on 6 May 2025 is absolutely devastating news, which we are trying to digest and comprehend. Hannah died at just 45 years old, following what was described as a ‘short and brutal illness’. Hannah was an absolute force of nature, […]
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Authored by: The International Cannabis Business Conference This year will be the biggest ever for Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry, and the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) will be at the heart of it all. ICBC is once again bringing its flagship conference, Europe’s largest and longest-running cannabis B2B event, to Berlin on April 29th-30th, […]
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CIC Co-Chairs Dr Callie Seaman and Jamie Bartley offer their thoughts on the past year As 2024 draws to a close, we are delighted to reflect on a year of significant progress and collaboration within the cannabis industry. Our collective efforts have not only advanced our industry but have also positioned us at the forefront […]
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Michael Roberts (MR) is reportedly the first NHS patient to be reimbursed for cannabis flower medicine to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). A case study about MR’s condition and subsequent reimbursement has been written by Roberts M, Brown M D, Moreno-Sanz G, and published by Cureus (part of Springer Nature). The following are extracts […]
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Content provided by: Cannabis Europa Cannabis Europa, the premier conference for the emerging European cannabis industry, is thrilled to announce its lineup of headline speakers for the 2024 edition. Set to take place from June 25-26 at the Barbican Centre in London, this year’s conference and expo promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of the […]
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By Scott Henson of Morama Holdings South Africa’s Morama Holdings is bringing sun-grown cannabis to patients, alongside a commitment to sustainability and community. Nestled in the stunning Maloti Mountains of Lesotho, a country enclaved within South Africa, is Morama’s cultivation facility, spanning over 45 hectares. Lesotho wasn’t merely a location of convenience for us, it […]
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Content provided by: International Cannabis Business Conference The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading cannabis business to business (B2B) event series on the planet, with previous conferences taking place in several countries on multiple continents. The event series is owned and operated by passionate cannabis advocates who believe in celebrating cannabis culture, in addition to providing […]
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