medical marijuana

Treatment with the cannabis-based oral spray Nabiximols has been found to significantly relieve spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new analysis of two MS clinical trials. Spasticity is characterized by increased muscle stiffness and spasms, which can be...

By Reggie Gaudino, Chief Science Adviser, New Frontier Data In October 2018, the USDA activated their official hemp rules in the form of the "Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program". With those rules came additional guideline documents for sampling and testing, through a set...

By Bill Griffin, Special Contributor, New Frontier Data On Jan. 1, 2018, Denmark launched its medicinal cannabis pilot programme in attempts to fit cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) into an established healthcare system. Integrating cannabis into healthcare programmes can be problematic due...

By J.J. McCoy, New Frontier Data Senior Managing Editor Having last week reviewed the market saturation rates among legalized medical-use states, recent news of unexpected success for Oklahoma's medical-use program led New Frontier Data to revisit patients' reported motives and experiences...

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn signed into law a bill legalizing medical use of cannabis earlier this week. The move comes two months after the country's legislature approved the necessary amendments. What Happened In November, the Thai National Legislative Assembly submitted a number of...

Cannabis company Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE: ACB) reported Monday with its first full-quarter results, which showed that the company held a 20-percent market share of recreational volumes in 2018, according to Canaccord Genuity. The Analyst Analyst Matt Bottomley maintains a Speculative Buy...

Canadian cannabis company TerrAscend Corp. (OTC: TRSSF) is expanding south of the border and establishing a presence in the U.S. through the acquisition of California-based retailer Apothecarium. What Happened The value of the deal is $118.4 million; TerrAscend will pay $73.7 million in...

Green Thumb Industries Inc (OTC: GTBIF) announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire For Success Holding Co., the owner of Beboe-branded cannabis products. What Happened Green Thumb Industries is a Chicago-based cannabis cultivator, processor and operator of dispensaries with...

Canada-based Organigram Holdings Inc. (OTC: OGRMF) saw triple-digit revenue growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 ended Nov. 30, 2018. The results were largely impacted by the full legalization of weed on Oct. 17, and the company expects the adult-use market to dominate its top line for the...

Hundreds of cannabis investors had the opportunity to hear some of the industry's major players make their case in person Wednesday at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami Beach. Here's what iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc (OTC: ITHUF), Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE: ACB), CuraLeaf...

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY) stock was surging Friday after its largest shareholder announced it plans to maintain its position after the lock-up period expires next next week. What Happened Privateer Holdings, a major investor in the cannabis industry, said Friday that it...

MedMen Enterprises Inc (OTC: MMNFF), the self-proclaimed “largest U.S. cannabis company in the largest cannabis market,” is being sued by one of its biggest shareholders. On Tuesday, former board member Brent Cox filed a lawsuit against MedMen in L.A. County Superior Court alleging a...

KushCo Holdings Inc (OTC: KSHB), a provider of ancillary products and services to the cannabis industry, reported Q1 results after the close Tuesday. Although the company's revenue almost tripled over the year, its bottom line turned negative. What Happened KushCo posted a revenue $25...

Medical marijuana will become more accessible to patients in Oregon, as the state's cannabis regulator has introduced rules that expand the places where marijuana can be delivered. What Happened The Oregon Liquor Control Commission — the authority responsible for overseeing marijuana in...

Tilray Canada, a subsidiary of medical cannabis company Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY), entered into a global collaboration agreement with Sandoz AG, a generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars company that's part of Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS). The agreement marks an expansion of an existing relationship...