The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation signs an agreement with the Department of Medical Services to cooperate in medical marijuana research and development. (Government Pharmaceutical Organisation photo)The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has signed an agreement with the Department of Medical Services (DMS) to cooperate in medical marijuana research and development, which is expected to help boost domestic production capacity to meet demand from patients. After the signing, the GPO said it is "confident" it will be able to produce sufficient marijuana-based medicines to meet demand within three years. GPO's director, Dr Withoon Danwiboon, said the GPO can produce up to 10,000 five-millilitre bottles a year. The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations on cannabis imports for medical purposes.

Source: Bangkok Post May 30, 2019 12:11 UTC