New guidance on driving and medicinal cannabis The GP-led, practical resources aim to support doctors considering medicinal cannabis treatment for patients who choose to drive.
Extent of non-compliant medicinal cannabis clinics revealed New research has highlighted the need for more stringent monitoring and regulation when it comes to advertising practices around the prescribing of medicinal cannabis products.
‘Deeply concerns me’: Original prescriber’s alarm over cannabis trends Medicinal cannabis prescription rates are skyrocketing, with sales in the first half of 2024 almost equal to all of 2023 – but it comes amid mounting concern.
Therapeutic cannabis industry labelled ‘Wild West of medicine’ Should GPs be managing their own patients rather than referring to vertically integrated cannabis clinics?
Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.
GP considerations when prescribing medicinal cannabis SPONSORED: Medicinal cannabis prescription rates are increasing – what does the latest research say about its safety?
TGA issues more medicinal cannabis advertising fines The infringement notices were given to two medicinal cannabis companies, the latest in a series of fines handed out by the medicines regulator.
Medicinal cannabis companies ‘undermined doctor–patient relationship’ Almost $1 million in fines have been issued to companies for unlawfully advertising prescription-only medicinal cannabis products.
Large jump in medicinal cannabis use Therapeutic cannabis use has experienced a 1000% increase over the past three years, but two thirds of users still rely on illicit sources.
Research shows medicinal cannabis ‘boom’ in Australia More than 248,000 prescriptions have been approved over the past five years – 85% of which have been given out since January 2020.