For some patients, medical cannabis can be used as an alternative to or along with certain therapies, because it has a broad spectrum of positive effects and a low risk for serious side effects. Three questions with Dr. Blake Pearson, an advocate of medical cannabis because, from his experience, it works.
For years, many patients in Italy had difficulties accessing modern biologic therapies. The lack of clear policies limited the use of biosimilars as cost-effective alternatives. Now, thanks to the persistent efforts of advocates across political and industrial sectors, these state-of-the-art therapies are available for a larger number of patients. A model story about how legislation affects health outcomes.
The Sandoz Healthcare Access Challenge (HACk) goes “beyond the pill” in supporting mobile and digital innovation driven by passionate healthcare entrepreneurs.
