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Medical cannabis enters advanced stage in Morocco
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Medical cannabis enters advanced stage in Morocco

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Morocco has established a legal framework for medical cannabis, with over 140 derived products manufactured.
  • These products are available at over 600 licensed points of sale across the country.
  • While production is advancing, the therapeutic use of medical cannabis remains limited, requiring further development by scientific communities.

Morocco has made significant strides in the field of medical cannabis, establishing a robust legal framework and a readily available supply of derived products. The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRAC) confirmed that the country is prepared with a legal structure and a market offering for medical cannabis.

Morocco has a ready legal framework and an available, regulated offering in the field of medical cannabis.

— Mohamed El KrrouchThe Director General of ANRAC stated the country's readiness for medical cannabis.

Mohamed El Krrouch, the Director General of ANRAC, announced that Moroccan pharmaceutical companies have successfully manufactured over 140 products derived from cannabis. These products have been officially registered and are accessible at more than 600 licensed outlets nationwide. El Krrouch commended the engagement of stakeholders in the pharmacy sector for their role in this initiative.

Despite the advancements in production and availability, El Krrouch noted that the therapeutic application of these cannabis-derived products is still limited. He emphasized that developing new forms for therapeutic use is now the responsibility of scientific associations, prescribing physicians, and research doctors. This transition is seen as crucial for ensuring the sustainability of activities for smallholder farmers.

Moroccan pharmaceutical industry has succeeded in manufacturing more than 140 products derived from cannabis, which have been officially registered.

— Mohamed El KrrouchThe Director General of ANRAC detailed the progress in product development.

Dr. Moulay Said Afif, President of the Moroccan Society of Medical Sciences, highlighted Morocco's pioneering role in this sector, attributing it to the legal framework governing cannabis cultivation and its transformation into medicinal preparations. He stated that the first scientific day on the therapeutic use of cannabis aims to support these efforts and develop action plans to accelerate its application in healthcare within a regulated framework.

the therapeutic use of cannabis-derived products remains limited.

— Mohamed El KrrouchThe Director General of ANRAC pointed out the current limitations in medical cannabis application.

Jaafar Heikel, Director General of Strategy, Development, and International Relations at the Mohammed VI Foundation for Health Sciences, added that the event is vital for establishing protocols and therapeutic guidelines for the medical use of cannabis. He believes medical cannabis can serve as a new therapeutic tool alongside existing strategies in various medical specialties, provided it adheres strictly to legal, regulatory, and scientific standards.

The Moroccan experience has become a leading model in this field, thanks to the legal arsenal put in place to frame cannabis cultivation and its transformation into medical and therapeutic preparations.

— Moulay Said AfifThe President of the Moroccan Society of Medical Sciences praised the country's approach.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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