Spain’s Long-Delayed Medical Cannabis Regulation Imminent Despite Election Worries
Spain’s long-delayed medical cannabis regulation is expected to be announced soon. The Spanish Pain Society (SED) has urged the government to fulfill its promise, while recent elections have raised concerns about the bill’s fate. However, the government has acknowledged the delays and plans to present a report this week.
Recently, Health Minister José Manuel Miñones apologized for the delay and emphasized the importance of scientific evidence. According to Business of Cannabis, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) is currently working on integrating medical cannabis, and Miñones has committed to releasing a comprehensive report by the end of the month.”It is not a matter of bad faith on the part of this Ministry but rather an excess of zeal,” he said.
