Tarcísio approves law guaranteeing the free supply of cannabis-based medicines in São Paulo.
People with rare syndromes, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and other illnesses may be treated with cannabis-based remedies.
247 - The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), approved this Tuesday (31) the law that guarantees the free supply of cannabis-based medicines by the Unified Health System (SUS) in the state. State deputies approved the project in December 2022. The proposal is authored by state deputy Caio França (PSB).
People with conditions such as rare syndromes, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and others may be treated with cannabis-based medications.
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Since 2010, families and civil society organizations have become aware of the medicinal properties of cannabis. In 2015, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) authorized the importation of these products into the country.
The poorest segment of the population still faces difficulties accessing medications approved by Anvisa (the Brazilian health regulatory agency). Cannabis-based medicines cost an average of R$1.500 per month, depending on the dosage prescribed for the patient.
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