(Morning News) A member of the Ministry of Health proposes to revise the drug method and allow import and use of medicinal marijuana products.
Reuters reported that the committee said in a report that the proposal was to meet medical needs and coordinated with Japan and international standards.The amendment will be applied to marijuana products recognized by laws and medical device -related laws.
Japan has very strict laws that prohibit the import, production and use of illegal substances.The report of the committee pointed out that only 1.4%of Japan had used marijuana, and in Western countries, this ratio was 20-40%.
Reports that the use of Epidiolex, which is currently undergoing clinical trials in Japan, is necessary to revise the law.
Reporting that it is necessary to amend the law, and in the future, the cannabis derivative Epidiolex that treats epilepsy can be used in the future.This drug is currently conducting clinical trials in Japan.
