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Organigram to acquire German cannabis company

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Organigram Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the German operator Sanity Group GmbH. “Organigram’s proven track record of executing highly strategic and complementary M&As is exemplified by the proposed acquisition of Sanity Group, a strategically significant and financially rewarding transaction. By combining our strengths as a cannabis-focused company, we will be well-positioned to deliver significant value to our shareholders and accelerate growth in key European markets. Together, we will set a new standard in the global cannabis sector,” said Paolo De Luca, Organigram’s Chief Strategy Officer.

“The proposed acquisition of Sanity Group is a key step in Organigram’s global expansion strategy as a leader in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry,” said Organigram CEO James Yamanaka. “This transformational acquisition will bring together two market leaders, expand our commercial footprint into Europe and strengthen our competitiveness in the world’s largest federal cannabis markets.”

Based in Berlin and founded in 2018, Sanity Group’s main operations are centered in Germany. The German cannabis market is expected to be worth more than 2 billion euros in 2025, serving around 800,000 patients. The market is expected to exceed 4.5 billion euros by 2028, with an expected 50% year-on-year growth rate, with the patient population reaching around 1.8 million (2.0% of the population), putting it on par with other major global medical markets such as Israel (1.9%) and Australia (2.3%).

“Based on the cooperation to date, I have great confidence in the vision of both companies to scale internationally,” said Finn Hänsel, CEO of Sanity Group. “Together we will unlock multiple opportunities for growth, especially through entering new European markets. Organigram has already proven to be an exceptional partner with extensive experience in cultivation, manufacturing, patient-focused research and innovation. These strengths will be key to actively shaping the global cannabis market. Our strategic goal is to build a global market leader in the coming years.”

As part of the proposed transaction, Sanity Group is valued at up to 250 million euros, 130 million euros upfront and up to 120 million euros tied to defined performance measures for the twelve months ending March 31, 2027. Decisions about the future government structure have not yet been made. “Today, our main focus is integration and long-term value creation, rather than rapid structural change,” explained Seyit Kaya, CEO of Sanity Group.

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Tilray Medical announces commercial launch of medical cannabis in Panama

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Tilray Medical has announced the launch of its first medical cannabis product in Panama, part of the company’s continued global expansion and commitment to improving patient access to pharmaceutical grade cannabinoids worldwide.

Following the successful shipment of Tilray Oral Solution CBD100 from Tilray Medical’s EU-GMP certified production facilities in Portugal through a joint venture with Solana Life Group S. de RL, the Product is to be distributed through Farmacias Arrocha, one of the leading pharmaceutical chains in Panama, where patients will be able to access Tilray Oral Solution CBD with medical prescription100. This is expected to provide patients and healthcare professionals with access to regulated medical cannabis of pharmaceutical quality through established healthcare channels.

Rajnish Ohri, International President, Tilray Brands, said: “At Tilray Medical, we believe that every patient deserves access to safe, consistent, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products. The launch in Panama reflects our broader vision to expand access to cannabinoid-based medicines around the world. We want pharmacists and patients to help shape the future of responsible access, advance medical education and provide high-quality treatment options that improve lives.”

The launch supports the Panamanian medical cannabis framework established by Law 242 of 2021 and follows important regulatory advances made by the Ministry of Health, including No. 0406 of May 12, 2026. The decision, which established the main conditions for the admission of patients. The Ministry also recently introduced the System for the Identification of Medical Cannabis Users and Authorized Caregivers (SIUCMAA), creating a structured way to authorize medical practitioners and register patients.

Manufactured in Portugal under strict European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) standards, Tilray Oral Solution CBD100 is intended for use in patients with qualified medical conditions permitted under Panamanian law, where permitted. The products reflect Tilray Medical’s longstanding commitment to pharmaceutical quality, product consistency, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Tilray Medical’s advanced cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Portugal serve as a strategic global export hub, supplying EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products to regulated markets worldwide. The platform enables Tilray Medical to effectively support growing international demand while maintaining the highest pharmaceutical manufacturing standards across its global operations.

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Medical Marijuana Is ‘Effective’ In Providing Relief To Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome, Study Shows

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People with restless leg syndrome (RLS) may find “significant” long-term relief with cannabis treatment, according to a new study.

While dopamine agonists have traditionally been the “first-line treatment” for RLS, recent studies indicate that gabapentinoids are now being recommended, the researchers said. Because cannabinoids, like gabapentinoids, inhibit a certain type of amino acid associated with the disorder, scientists decided to test their therapeutic effectiveness.

The open-label exploratory study, conducted by European researchers at the University of Madrid and published in the Journal of Neurology, found that a cannabis product containing 2.7 mg of THC and 2.5 mg of CBD was “effective in reducing RLS severity” among patients with multiple sclerosis and “associated idiopathic RLS.”

“Improvements were observed after 1 to 3 months of treatment and were maintained after 1 year among patients who continued therapy,” the study of 18 patients with RLS showed. For those who remained in treatment after a year, 67 percent “continued to show sustained improvement.”

The the findings it may not be surprising that cannabis in particular is known to reduce the severity of muscle spasms and related conditions, but its effectiveness for RLS is remarkable given that no state specifically lists it as a condition for medical cannabis.

Of course, RLS can be a symptom of other general disorders like multiple sclerosis, and some states give doctors more latitude to make recommendations for medical marijuana for any condition they see fit.

In any case, research outside of Spain could be based on research into alternative treatment options that could replace dopamine agonists in the treatment of restless legs syndrome.

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Wyoming AG keeps cannabis on Schedule I, rejects federal reclassification

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Wyoming Attorney General Keith Kautz announced on July 7 that he would keep all marijuana products in Schedule I of Wyoming’s Controlled Substances Act, refusing to align the state’s cannabis policy with the federal reorganization order issued earlier this year.

Kautz, who also serves as Wyoming’s drug and substance abuse commissioner, held a public hearing on June 18 after filing an objection to aligning the state’s cannabis schedule with a federal amendment on May 27. State law requires the commissioner to give interested parties an opportunity to be heard after that objection, but only nine people responded. Four email comments supported leaving cannabis as a Schedule I drug, four as Schedule III. It was approved for use and one person attended the hearing to request that cannabis remain in Schedule I.

His decision follows an April 2026 order signed by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche that bans state-licensed medical cannabis, FDA-approved cannabis products, cannabis extracts and naturally derived delta-9 THC III.

Kautz’s office says: “After consideration of all stakeholder comments, the commissioner has determined that all marijuana products, including marijuana subject to the state’s medical marijuana license, will remain in Schedule I of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act.”

His announcement adds, “The decision to reschedule medical marijuana and marijuana products is an important policy decision that is best left to the Wyoming Legislature and should not be made through administrative rule.”

Wyoming remains one of eight states without a medical cannabis program. A December 2020 poll by the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Center for Polling and Analysis found that 85 percent of state residents support legalizing medical cannabis, despite a failed 2024 ballot initiative effort. Possession of three ounces or less carries up to 12 months in prison under current state law, and selling any amount is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Kautz says his office will “properly schedule products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration once that agency has approved the product,” pointing to the Schedules II and III listings of Cesamet and Dronabinol as evidence that the state complies with federal cannabinoid drug law.










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