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Cannabiz Obituary: Fiona Wilson, co-founder of medicinal cannabis consultancy Holmes and Wilson

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Very sad news our thoughts go to her family, friends and colleagues.

 

Cannabiz reports

Fiona Wilson, co-founder of medicinal cannabis consultancy Holmes and Wilson, has passed away aged 61 after a short illness.

Sadly missed: Fiona Wilson (left) with business partner and friend Patty Holmes

Following a long and successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, she joined Althea as regulatory affairs manager in July 2020, where she met director of medical affairs Patty Holmes.

A year later, the pair left Althea to launch Holmes and Wilson, with a mission to help the industry transition to the pharmaceutical environment and navigate the regulatory standards of development, registration, communication, and supply.

Holmes told Cannabiz: “Since we enjoyed working together so much and had complementary skill sets, we launched Holmes and Wilson to continue our work in the industry.

“I will remember Fiona foremost as a dear friend and wise companion with a wicked sense of humour. She didn’t stand for any BS, she called it as she saw it. She was one of the smartest individuals I have ever met and will be sadly missed.

“My only regret is that she was a one-eyed Collingwood supporter.”

Wilson leaves behind her partner, Eric, and two daughters, Jess and Emma, who Holmes described as “young, strong, independent women – a real credit to Fiona”.

Cannabiz co-founder Martin Lane added: “When I first met Fiona I warmed to her immediately. She was a big supporter of Cannabiz, a brilliant occasional writer for us, and great fun. Our thoughts are with her family and Patty at this difficult time.”

And writing on LinkedIn, industry commentator Rhys Cohen said: “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Fiona Wilson. Fiona was one of the best – intelligent, compassionate, fiercely ethical, and just fun to be around and have a chat with. My condolences to her family and friends. Rest in peace.”

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Australia’s Zenith Cannabis Clinic Throws Up More Question Marks.. It Appears They Are Providing Consults But Have No TGA Approval To Prescribe

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Hi I noticed you had a post about Zenith clinics I recently had a run in with them as I was seeking medication.

They are a scam they take your money which was $29 for the initial consult which they say they will return it’s just a pending holding fee for the consult.

A “so called doctor gives you a call on zoom they prescribe you”.

After two weeks nothing happened I called several times and got the same person with a south African accent they keep on telling me they are waiting for TGA approval this goes on and on they say it sometimes takes a long time.

I was fed up so I called ******* scripts got a free appointment the next day she prescribed me and the TGA approval only took 48hrs and I have the product now already.

I am yet to hear back from Zenith clinic. It’s not the money as it was only $29 but it’s the deception they must be doing this to a lot of people who really need medicine. I wanted to send this as people need to be warned so they are to right decision.



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SOMAI Boss Says Australian Medical Cannabis Programme Is World Beater

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Respectfully we’d disagree – this is what he told Cannabiz Australia

 

The Australian medical cannabis industry may have its challenges, but its focus on affordable access and patient care make it a role model for the rest of the world, says SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals chairman and CEO Michael Sassano. 

The Australian market has become one of only three significant global medical cannabis markets in the world.

Although all eyes are on the US potentially rescheduling the substance after Germany removed the narcotics label from cannabis medicines, the Australian market continues to expand faster than most because of the focus on what is best for patients and their experience.

Australia leads in cannabis choice and pricing

Doctor and patient relationships and freedom of choice for both parties help to form the foundation of a solid medical cannabis market. When the focus is on limiting access instead, problems arise.

Michael Sassano

For example, Israel only permits flower sales and limits other products, such as extracts. Germany’s market focuses on the magistral preparation of extracts with a minimal framework for different form factors like gel capsules or faster-acting excipients.

As another example, seniors in the US are a growing market that may consume cannabis in low dosages for arthritis. Their preferred administrative and dosage choice is a mild 1:50 gel capsule or edible format. With flower-only restrictions, they would have to roll a joint or use a smoking pipe instead. Massive market segments are being excluded from access because they simply don’t want to smoke.

Australia is far beyond other larger markets regarding choice with patients having close to 1,000 medical cannabis product choices. Giving options to doctors and patients is precisely what the cannabis-as-medicine movement has always been about, not a one-size-fits-all therapy program.

The country has also embraced lower consumer pricing, making daily medicine more affordable and accessible. All favourable consumer markets give patients ample choice and affordable pricing, providing access to everyday necessities.

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When it comes to access, the rest of the world should follow Australia’s example

 



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Australia .. My Wife Says I Should Be On The Board..but we don’t you on the board …..and so on and so forth

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These first two paras about sum up all that wrong with cannabis  biz in Australia.

As usual it has absolutely nothing to do with cannabis but Australia’s favourite sport after drinking and gambling, yes… “Board Bickering”

Pointless piled upon pointless =

If you want to bore yourself stupid with arguing Australians go to…..

Cronos vows to block former director’s return to the Vitura board

 



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