The Expert’s Voice ep. 10 and 11

How many medical cannabis patients do you have to manage in terms of numbers and how many of their needs can you satisfy?  Each year, we follow thousands of patients both in person and remotely. In addition to a department dedicated to contacting doctors, we also have a department that engages with patients daily. These […]

Seed to Solution, our engineering approach for your cannabis project

Our engineering approach for your cannabis project  The legal cannabis industry continues to expand globally, with companies investing heavily in infrastructure, technology, and innovation. The increasing demand of new legal cannabis cultivation, extraction, and purification facilities, to be compliant with cGACPs/cGMPs, is requiring design provided by specialized engineering companies. PQE Group explicitly provides the technical […]

What are the main differences between different products in terms of quality?

There are no differences in terms of quality, but rather in the quantity of active ingredients such as THC and CBD. For pharmaceutical use, the flower tops must meet the standards of GMP certifications.  As mentioned earlier, the most commonly used form of cannabis is the extracted oil. Vaporization also represents an excellent method for […]

The Expert’s Voice ep. 7 and 8

What bureaucratic requirements do potential pharmacists have to meet in order to start with medical cannabis galenic preparations?  To produce cannabis, a pharmacy must have an equipped and certified laboratory. Once this is established, it must manage cannabis through the registration of intake and outflow. This involves complex management, especially for small quantities, which discourages […]

The Expert’s Voice ep. 5 and 6

Are there sufficient educational resources and information available for physicians and pharmacists regarding medical cannabis practices?  In Italy, in recent years, training for doctors and pharmacists regarding medical cannabis knowledge and prescription has been slowly improving, but there is still much to be done. There is a real need for information, and often it is […]

The varieties of raw materials to access in order to meet the demands of patients with different diseases

In Italy, medical cannabis is exclusively supplied by authorized producers, with the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) serving as the regulatory body responsible for authorizing such producers. AIFA establishes the rules and requirements that producers must adhere to in order to obtain authorization for distributing medical cannabis within the country. Currently, the Military Pharmaceutical Institute in […]

Medical Cannabis Growth Amid the Lack of Global Quality Standardization 

Medical cannabis has seen a huge surge in usage and acceptance as a legitimate remedy for a wide range of medical conditions that have been difficult to treat with traditional medicines. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD), which are among the most commonly used cannabis derivatives extracted from the cannabis plant in medical treatments, have brought […]

Medical Cannabis: Legislative Challenges, Medical Control, FemTech and Social Sensitivity  

Medical cannabis is an increasingly relevant topic in our society, where legislative restrictions, medical control, and growing social sensitivity intersect. Its adoption as a therapeutic treatment, though recognized for its benefits in conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, remains a subject of debate.  EUROPE  In Europe, the use of medical cannabis varies […]

What Quality Control Actually Means in Medical Cannabis

In a tightly regulated industry like pharmaceuticals, quality control is more than just a protocol; it’s an ongoing process to ensure patient safety and strict adherence to regulatory guidelines. At every point in the manufacturing and production process, QC (quality control) plays a critical role in identifying and remedying issues early to ensure all products […]

The Cannabis Revolution in Germany: New Perspectives on Access and Quality 

How the new legislation is changing the landscape for both adult-use and therapeutic cannabis The Challenge: Public Health and Government  Journalistic reports reveal that the recent German legislation, known as “The Cannabis Act” (CanG), presents a series of details that will influence both recreational and therapeutic use of cannabis.  The main challenge addressed involves public […]