The Government of Colombia expanded the legal framework that exists for the medicinal use of cannabis with a decree that authorizes its sale in pharmacies throughout the country, a regulation that expands the legal framework, but it does not legalize recreational consumption.
This advance is significant and important for patients, health professionals, small and medium producers that will supply the market for the next two years and seeks to expand access to safe treatments, along with strengthening rural economies.
The legalization of cannabis for medicinal use, scientist or veterinarian, the 2017 In colombia, through the law 1787. The decree 1138 issued the past 27 October, by recognizing that the plant has sufficient scientific evidence about its effectiveness and safety, allows you to regulate your production, distribution and dispensing under strict health controls.
One of the most important novelties of this measure is that it includes cannabis flower as a specific product for medical use.. Colombian regulations only contemplated cannabis derivatives such as oils, extracts or capsules, From now on, the bud can be dispensed under medical prescription and with health authorization, coming from licensed crops in the country.
With this reform, the therapeutic effectiveness of the marijuana flower in specific treatments is recognized. and expands the options available to patients. The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) will be the body in charge of granting permits for its sale.
Without a doubt, this measure constitutes a historic step towards a fairer and more inclusive consumption model., production and distribution of cannabis in Colombia and Latin America.
