Inside The Box with Dr Andy Gray | Where are we on the road to more coherent cannabis regulation?

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There has been much confusion and misunderstandings about how cannabis and associated products are regulated in South Africa, with government’s own missteps adding to the uncertainty. In his last Inside The Box column for the year, Dr Andy Gray clearly sets out the current legal and regulatory situation and where we’re heading.

Inside The Box with Dr Andy Gray | Where are we on the road to more coherent cannabis regulation?

Inside The Box with Dr Andy Gray | Public participation in medicines selection and regulation – lacking?

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In several countries, the public is given an opportunity to share their views with regulators before new medicines are registered or to engage with those choosing essential medicines. In South Africa, however, opportunities for such public participation remains limited. In his latest Inside The Box column, Dr Andy Gray takes a look at how public participation is handled elsewhere and how it could be improved here.