Cannabinoids banned

July 7, 2011

THE TGA has announced that effective tomorrow a range of synthetic cannabinoids are to be listed in Schedule 9 as prohibited substances. Parliamentary secretary for Health, Catherine King, said the move would “enable a uniform, nationwide prohibition on these drugs,” which have no proven therapeutic value and are reguarly abused. The new entries will be incorporated into the SUSMP through a special amendment.

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Pharmacy Daily | Cannabinoids banned

Cannabinoids banned

Other recent headlines

APC does away with CPD standards

Vitamin B6 to become S3

Falls prevention guidelines updated

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