In Israeli pharmacies will sell medical cannabis

In June 2015, the Knesset was introduced by the law on the legalization of psychoactive cannabis, according to which the Israelis over 21 are entitled to possession and cultivation of cannabis for strictly personal use.

July 27, Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman Israel announced that from now on medical cannabis to be sold in pharmacies in the country. It is planned to increase the number of physicians who prescribe psychoactive hemp for the treatment of various diseases. The deputy minister also said that the Israeli Ministry of Health intends to announce a tender for the cultivation of recreational cannabis.

Previously, to obtain these drugs to patients had to travel to the issuance of special items, which, according to Litzman, could not cope with the flow of this drug need people. According to a government official said the Israeli Ministry of Health, he does not see reasons for psychoactive hemp can not be sold in pharmacies, along with morphine or other similar drugs.

Comment of the Association "Ukrainian industrial hemp"

Medical cannabis is registered more than 21,000 Israelis. In June 2015, the Knesset was introduced by the law on the legalization of psychoactive cannabis, according to which the Israelis over 21 are entitled to possession and cultivation of cannabis for strictly personal use. The bill, deputy lobiruemy "Jewish home" Inon Magalim, proposes to allow storage of up to one plant hemp seed 15 grams, or five inflorescences containing psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol, without criminal prosecution.

It should be noted that prior to the filing of the bill in the Israeli Parliament, its author enlisted the support of ultra-Orthodox party "Yaadut ha-Torah" and the head of the Knesset Committee for the abuse of alcohol and substance.