Cannabinoids in Pediatrics

Despite its controversial nature, the use of medical marijuana and cannabis-derived medicinal products grows more popular with each passing year. As of November 2016, over 40 states have passed legislation regarding the use of either medical marijuana or cannabidiol products. This review will deliver the history of marijuana use and legislation in the United States in addition to the currently available medical literature to equip pediatric health care providers with resources to provide patients and their parents the best recommendation for safe and appropriate use of cannabis-containing compounds.

Canadian medical cannabis company inks deal to supply German pharmacies

A Canadian medical marijuana company secured a deal with Germany’s CC Pharma GmbH to export MMJ products for distribution through thousands of German pharmacies. Nuuvera Inc. – which has a strategic partnership with Aphria (TSE: APH) to build a 1-million-square-foot greenhouse – will supply approximately 1,200 kilograms of medical cannabis to CC Pharma, which distributes pharmaceuticals to over 13,000 pharmacies.…

Cannabinoids in Pediatrics

Despite its controversial nature, the use of medical marijuana and cannabis-derived medicinal products grows more popular with each passing year. As of November 2016, over 40 states have passed legislation regarding the use of either medical marijuana or cannabidiol products. This review will deliver the history of marijuana use and legislation in the United States in addition to the currently available medical literature to equip pediatric health care providers with resources to provide patients and their parents the best recommendation for safe and appropriate use of cannabis-containing compounds.