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Cannabinoids receptors: popular preclinical target but banned in 137 countries

Pharmaceutical Technology

Despite this, the medical use of cannabinoid drugs is heavily restricted, including being banned in 137 countries, according to the United Nations. Cannabinoid-based drugs are derived from compounds found in the cannabis plant. This is followed by epilepsy at 8% of the pipeline and multiple sclerosis at 7% of the pipeline.