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Medicinal cannabis could be made available over the counter in Australia next year – 7NEWS.com.au
More than two million Australians could benefit from the move.
Over the counter medicinal cannabis could be made available in Australian pharmacies as early as next year.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has flagged it intends to make cannabidiol (CBD) medicines available without a prescription.
An interim decision made by the TGA would mean patients would only need to consult with a pharmacist for access to the substance.
Josh Fegan, CEO at provider Althrea, said the TGAs decision was one of the biggest developments in the industry to date.
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