Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) is being briefed about a cannabis-based product after opening the Institute of Medical Cannabis on Monday. (Photo by Pornprom Satrabhaya)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pushing to expedite the listing of cannabis in the National List of Essential Medicines, a move intended to ensure its availability to those who need it, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.
Speaking at the official opening of the Institute of Medical Cannabis, Mr Anutin said since the Public Health Ministry approved the use of cannabis and hemp for medical and research purposes, more than 50,000 patients have been prescribed cannabis-based treatments by licenced health professionals.
At present, he added, there are over 300 community enterprises which…
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