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An open Letter to the Political and Medical Profession.

October 18, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

Dear Politicians, Parliamentarians, Health Providers, Doctors and Nurses Approximately 5 years ago, at the age of 45, I was diagnosed with a rare, untreatable, incurable auto immune disease that was attacking my kidneys and I was told take these medications Read More …

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Well-known Nelson ‘Green Fairy’ faces prosecutio …

October 16, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

Another well known “Green Fairy” is due to appear in the Nelson District Court today charged with offences relating to cannabis. Medicinal cannabis advocate Rose Renton faces charges in the Nelson District Court today of growing medicinal (high CBD) strains Read More …

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My experiences with Tilray so far – Dr Huhana Hickey

July 21, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

  While I began my journey middle of 2016 to switch from Sativex to Tilray, it was not until February 2017 I was able to begin using it. Initially, I couldn’t see how three mls of the Tilray oil daily Read More …

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Doctors now able to prescribe cannabidiol

June 2, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

The mother of the first New Zealander to be granted an exemption to use medicinal cannabis says a decision to allow doctors to prescribe cannabidiol without Ministry of Health approval is a “great day for New Zealand medicine”. Left to Read More …

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The Costs of Cannabis – Food vs Pharmaceutical grade.

May 7, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

One of the key barriers to improved access to Cannabis Based Products in the current framework is cost.  Sativex, available on-label for MS, has less than 12 people using it in NZ for that purpose, out of a patient population Read More …

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Half of cancer patients using cannabis, say doctors

April 26, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

It’s a highly charged issue, and when it comes to medicinal cannabis, New Zealand – like many countries – is grappling with what to do about it. Users have reported dramatic health benefits, and now some oncologists have told The Read More …

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Argentina Legalises Medical Marijuana, and it’s FREE for p …

April 15, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

The Argentinean Senate passed a bill legalising medical cannabis following Congress’s approval of the move late last year Certain patients will have free access to the medication Government agencies will be allowed to grow marijuana for research purposes “The oil Read More …

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Government Confirms Medical Cannabis Change

February 7, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

Cannabis law reformists during their protest at Parliament, Wellington. 7 February 2017 New Zealand Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell                   By Isaac Davison Patients seeking medical cannabis for pain relief will no Read More …

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Nelson lawyer Sue Grey takes government to High Court over c …

January 22, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

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Why Germany just legalized medical marijuana

January 20, 2017February 27, 2020 fma

Photo: DPA DPA/The Local [email protected] Update: The German parliament (Bundestag) passed a law on Thursday that officially makes marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Patients suffering from serious illness, such as multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, serious appetite loss or nausea from Read More …

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  • An open Letter to the Political and Medical Profession.
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  • The Costs of Cannabis – Food vs Pharmaceutical grade.
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