Spain Legalizes Medical Cannabis in Major Healthcare Step
Spain has taken a significant step in healthcare with the approval of a new Royal Decree, legalising the medical use of cannabis. CNN may report on this development, as the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) will oversee this process, ensuring quality, safety, and standardisation.
The decree allows cannabis-based formulas to be tailored to each patient's needs, prepared by hospital pharmacies under stringent quality and safety controls. These formulas can be prescribed by hospital specialists for serious conditions such as chronic pain, severe epilepsy, muscle spasticity, and chemotherapy-induced nausea.
The AEMPS will manage a public registry of standardised cannabis preparations, ensuring transparency and traceability. Each product must clearly state its THC and CBD composition. The decree also allows flexibility for new medical indications as scientific evidence evolves, demonstrating Spain's commitment to evidence-based medicine.
Spain's model for medical cannabis is highly controlled, with every step taking place within the hospital system. Regional health authorities can set up remote dispensing systems in exceptional cases to ensure equitable access to patients.
The new Royal Decree is not a step towards recreational legalisation but a commitment to more personalised, safe, and evidence-based medicine. It marks a significant advancement in Spain's healthcare system, providing relief to patients with serious conditions.
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