Medicinal cannabis
Van der Meersch, H.; Verschuere, A.P.; Bottriaux, F.
Journal de Pharmacie de Belgique 61(3): 69-78
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-2166 PMID: 17058879 Document Number: 603202
Pharmaceutical grade cannabis is available to Dutch patients from public pharmacies in the Netherlands. The first part of this paper reviews the pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicinal cannabis. Detailed information about its composition and quality, potential applications, methods of administration, adverse reactions, drug interactions and safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding are given. The second part deals with the legal aspects of dispensing medicinal cannabis through pharmacies in view of the Belgian and Dutch legislation. The last part discusses the present Belgian regulation about the possession of cannabis.