A medicinal cannabis product is a prescription medicine which is either dried cannabis or a pharmaceutical dosage form containing one or more...

Reading time 10-12 mins Key Points Medicinal Cannabis Formulation: Cannabis flowers are processed into oils, dried herbs, or synthesized CBD oil for...

The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect on 1 April, 2020 with the aim of improving access to medicinal cannabis products. There are now two...

Reading time 4 mins Key Points Synthesised cannabinoids are bio-identical to the natural compounds and made in certified facilities; some products...

Reading time 4.5 mins Key Points The cannabis plant has over 100 different cannabinoids, however the two most researched cannabinoids that are being...

Reading time 2 mins Key Points Cannabis Aroma and Flavor: Terpenes shape cannabis' unique aroma and taste, found in both cannabis and other plants....

Reading time 4.5 mins Key Points Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Basics: The ECS is a vital cell-signaling system found in humans and animals,...

Cannabigerol (CBG) The cannabis plant harbours various active compounds with one of them being cannabinoids; among them, Cannabidiol (CBD) and...

Medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has undergone significant changes in recent years. Prior to 2017, cannabis was strictly illegal in the country,...

Medicinal Cannabis & Driving in New Zealand February 2026 Update Medicinal cannabis patients in NZ face new risks under roadside saliva testing....