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Cannabis for Medicinal Use

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Questions (1089)

David Cullinane

Question:

1089. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if the Health Products Regulatory Authority is actively seeking data for assessment from prospective suppliers of medical cannabis products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/21]

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Prospective suppliers of products to the medical cannabis access programme (MCAP) can apply to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), acting on behalf of the Minister for Health, to have a cannabis product considered for inclusion in the schedule to the Misuse of Drugs (Prescription and Control of Supply of Cannabis for Medical Use) Regulations 2019. Applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that the proposed cannabis product meets the requirements of a ‘specified controlled drug’ as defined in the MCAP legislation. The onus is on prospective suppliers to submit applications to the HPRA and it has received a number since the introduction of the MCAP.

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