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The first medical cannabis products have officially been registered in Ukraine, meaning patients should be able to access treatment in the coming weeks.
Curaleaf International has successfully registered three separate oil-based products in the country, which legalised medical cannabis last August.
While it will be the first to see its products distributed to patients in the country, it will not be the last, as sources suggest the new market has received ‘considerable attention from international stakeholders,’ many of which are eager to introduce products in Ukraine.
However, for businesses keen to break into this new market, there are a number of unique complexities that could prolong the rollout of the market.
What happened?
On January 09, 2025, the first products were added to Ukraine’s State Register of Medicinal Products, a process which is required for all API’s coming into the country.
These included three full-spectrum oils from Curaleaf, two balanced oils with either 10mg/ml or 25mg/ml of THC and CBD, and one with just 25mg/ml of THC.
According to the government, these products should be ‘available in Ukrainian pharmacies in early 2025.’
Olga Stefanyshyna, a People’s Deputy of Ukraine, told local media: “A year has passed since Ukraine adopted a law on the legalisation of medical cannabis.
“During this time, the Ukrainian system has been prepared at the legislative level for the legalisation of medical drugs. The first manufacturer has already registered an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), so the first medicines will soon appear in pharmacies.”
The Ukrainian Cannabis Consulting Group, founded by Hanna Hlushchenko, oversaw the entire process and is now working with more companies to bring products into the country.
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