Tilray Strikes Global Distribution Deal With Pharma Giant Sandoz
Thu / Dec 20th
Tilray has entered a partnership with Sandoz Canada and extended an existing medical cannabis distribution deal to include the rest… Read More
Medical Marijuana News
In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
New Jersey Doubles Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Tue / Dec 18th
New Jersey officials have announced six new dispensary licensees, effectively doubling the capacity of the state’s medical cannabis program, The… Read More
Gas Station, Cannabis Dispensary Hybrid Opens in Portland, Maine
Fri / Dec 14th
A medical cannabis dispensary, convenience store, and gas station hybrid opened for business in Portland, Maine on Thursday, The Portland Press-Herald reports.… Read More
Ohio’s First Dispensary Approved for Operation
Thu / Dec 13th
On Wednesday, Ohio regulators issued the state’s first certificate of operation for a medical cannabis dispensary, according to the The Cincinnati… Read More
New Zealand Expands Medical Cannabis; Adult-Use Referendum Expected
Wed / Dec 12th
New Zealand lawmakers have passed a comprehensive medical cannabis law that will allow for immediate use by terminally ill patients,… Read More
Maryland Commission Votes to Ban Medical Cannabis Advertisements
Tue / Dec 11th
Last Thursday, Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to ban billboard, TV, radio, and most online advertising for cannabis in… Read More
Data Breach at Florida Dispensary Highlights Vulnerabilities
Mon / Dec 10th
Last week, a Florida medical cannabis dispensary took their website offline after it was found that patient information was obtainable… Read More
Pennsylvania Establishes Process for Approving Cannabis Qualifying Conditions
Mon / Dec 10th
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board on Friday unanimously approved a new process for approving conditions recognized under the state’s… Read More
Utah Advocates Sue State Gov. Over Cannabis Replacement Bill
Fri / Dec 7th
Two groups representing Utah patients are suing the state legislature over its replacement of a voter-backed medical cannabis initiative with… Read More
Utah Legislature Replaces Medical Cannabis Voter Initiative
Wed / Dec 5th
The Utah state legislature voted to replace the voter-backed Proposition 2 with the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (UMCA) on Monday,… Read More
Ohio Cannabis Patient Registry Site Now Online
Tue / Dec 4th
The online portal for registering as a medical cannabis patient in Ohio is now live and taking registrations, according to… Read More
Utah Lawmakers to Vote On Changing Voter-Backed Cannabis Measure
Mon / Dec 3rd
Utah lawmakers are expected to vote on Monday for several alterations to the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis initiative, the Associated… Read More
Iowa Launches Limited Medical Cannabis Industry
Mon / Dec 3rd
Medical cannabis products went on sale in Iowa over the weekend, marking the launch of the nation’s latest — albeit… Read More
Michigan Helps Dispensaries Fight Shortages, Approves Home Delivery
Thu / Nov 29th
A looming cannabis shortage in Michigan has been averted after the Michigan Medical Marijuana Licensing Board introduced a measure to… Read More
South Korea Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Tue / Nov 27th
South Korea became the first East Asian country to legalize medical cannabis following a pivotal vote this week by the… Read More
Ohio Court: Cannabis Licensing Racial Quota Is Unconstitutional
Fri / Nov 16th
An Ohio court has ruled that the state’s “racial quota” for medical cannabis business licenses is unconstitutional, according to The… Read More
Cannabis Advocates Threaten Lawsuit in Utah for Church Meddling
Thu / Nov 15th
The Utah cannabis advocacy group Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education (TRUCE) is threatening to sue lawmakers and the… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Three Bills Addressing Veterans and Medical Cannabis
Wed / Nov 14th
Just days after Veterans Day, a bipartisan group of lawmakers announced three new bills aimed at studying and reforming the Department… Read More
Thailand Legislature Proposes Medical Cannabis Legalization
Fri / Nov 9th
On Friday, Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly proposed amendments to the Health Ministry that would legalize both medical cannabis and Kratom… Read More
Ohio Considers Opioid Use Disorder as Qualifying Condition for Cannabis
Wed / Nov 7th
The State Medical Board of Ohio is considering new additions to the list of conditions that qualify patients for medical… Read More
Oregon MMJ Registrations Plummet 41%
Mon / Nov 5th
Medical cannabis patients are abandoning the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) at a rapid pace, the Associated Press reports. The… Read More
First FDA-Approved CBD Medication Now Available In U.S.
Thu / Nov 1st
The first FDA-approved medication containing cannabidiol (CBD) sourced from cannabis plants is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S.… Read More
Ohio Doctors Writing Cannabis Recommendations That Can’t Be Used
Wed / Oct 31st
Due to delays in the roll-out of Ohio’s medical cannabis program, doctors there have been writing recommendations for medical cannabis… Read More
Amid Cannabis Shortage, Vancouver Black Market Thrives
Tue / Oct 30th
In Vancouver, British Columbia — and elsewhere across Canada — the illicit cannabis market still dominates despite federal legalization and… Read More