International Cannabis Weekly: 422
October 17, 2025
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AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SUBMITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON CANNABIS REGULATION REFORM
The peak professional body for doctors in Australia  — the Australian Medical Association (AMA) — has published its submission for the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) review into unapproved medicinal cannabis products.
WHAT WILL ‘CZECH TRUMP’ MEAN FOR THE COUNTRY’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY?
MEDICAL CANNABIS LEADS TO LARGE REDUCTIONS IN OPOID PRESCRIPTIONS
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Europe
- PhCANN outlines its disciplined growth vision for Europe’s pharmaceutical cannabis market.
- Europe is set to approve the first-ever multi-compound cannabis-based medicine.
- Solihull Health Check rebrands as Airmed Clinic through partnership with The VOR Group.
- Cannavigia highlights growing need for full compliance across Europe’s medical cannabis market.
- Researchers urge implementation of second pillar of the KCANG cannabis research framework.
- Terphogz launches as ECS Botanics expands its cannabis footprint into European markets.
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UPCOMING EVENT
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United States
- Study has found blunt smoking has increased significantly among U.S. cannabis users.
- California governor has vetoed bill allowing direct cannabis deliveries to patients.
- Florida governor admits cannabis legalisation is popular despite his opposition.
- Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission issues operational guidance ahead of launch.
- Goldflower Cannabis has opened its eleventh Florida dispensary in Cape Coral.
- Maine marks five years of adult-use sales with a detailed report on cannabis market data.
- Texas Original launches state’s first medical cannabis oral syringe for patients.
- Colorado has introduced affordable cannabis programme to support cancer patients.
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Canada
- Inside Canada’s latest cannabis retail technology landscape and innovation report.
- Former Canadian cannabis cultivation site to be repurposed as an AI data centre.
- Taiwan News: Canadian cannabis industry developments and market connections explored.
- BC liquor and cannabis stores remain closed as strike action expands across province.
- Organigram launches Happly, its third hemp-derived THC brand targeting U.S. markets.
- Google expands its cannabis advertising pilot programme to government operators in Canada.
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LATAM & The Caribbean
- Brazil continues to struggle with defining clear regulations for medical cannabis cultivation.
- Tilray Medical enters joint venture to expand cannabis operations into Panama.
- São Paulo government invests R$16 million in new cannabis research and innovation centre.
- Anvisa has approved another cannabis-based medicinal product for Brazil’s market.
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APAC
- Australian Medical Association submits recommendations to TGA on cannabis regulation reform.
- Leafio publishes comprehensive medicinal cannabis guide designed for Australian pharmacists.
- Pharmacrop unveils new product range after revamping former Tikun cultivation facility.
- Victoria rejects proposed cannabis reforms following two-year parliamentary inquiry.
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Africa & The Middle East
- New technologies drive precision and compliance in South Africa’s medical cannabis market.
- Cilo Cybin announces main board listing on JSE to support cannabis expansion strategy.
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