The\u00a0Ministry of Health\u00a0has given the green light.\u00a0Seven licenses\u00a0have been granted for the sale of\u00a0medicinal cannabis, and one of them has already resulted in a concrete action: the opening of the first\u00a0pharmacy\u00a0specializing in these products in Panama.\u00a0 The confirmation came from the\u00a0Ministry\u00a0of Health itself, through the Director of Pharmacies and Drugs,\u00a0Uriel P\u00e9rez,\u00a0who explained in an\u00a0interview on TVN\u00a0that one of the licensees decided to open an exclusive location. P\u00e9rez also stated that\u00a0others will be able to distribute the products through existing pharmacies\u00a0that already have the necessary permits. All of this will be done under health supervision and with clearly defined controls.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To ensure transparency, the\u00a0Ministry of Health (Minsa)\u00a0has activated a dedicated section on\u00a0medicinal cannabis\u00a0on the website of the National Directorate of Pharmacies and Drugs. There, users can find information on authorized products, available batches, and which pharmacies carry them.\u00a0\u00a0 Authorities emphasized that these medications are not available without a prescription. They are not sold on a case-by-case basis or for common ailments.\u00a0\u00a0 Access\u00a0depends on a medical diagnosis and the specific compound\u00a0prescribed for each case, always requiring a prescription and professional monitoring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The products are divided into two groups. CBD, cannabidiol, can be obtained with a standard medical prescription and will be used in cases such as chronic pain, in presentations such as oils, creams, or tablets.\u00a0\u00a0 On the other hand,\u00a0THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, will require a special prescription,\u00a0similar to that used for controlled medications, and will be intended for more complex diseases such as\u00a0refractory epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For now,\u00a0all medications are imported.\u00a0The regulations establish a two-year transition period for authorized companies to cultivate,\u00a0process, and manufacture these products in Panama, under the regulation of the\u00a0Ministry\u00a0of Health and with support from the Ministry of Agricultural Development.\u00a0 The Ministry of Health also acknowledges that the challenge is not only technical. Breaking the stigma remains an ongoing task. Therefore, they announced that they will launch information campaigns aimed at the general public and healthcare professionals, focusing on the controlled medical use of\u00a0medicinal cannabis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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