Medicinal cannabis in Latin America: History, current state of regulation, and the role of the pharmacist in a new clinical experience with cannabidiol oil.

Objective: Cannabis sativa was introduced in Latin America in the 16th century. Nevertheless, many years have elapsed, and scientific progress and the medicinal use of C sativa have been restricted by the national laws of the countries in the region.

Summary: In Argentina, the first law on medical cannabis, approved in 2017 (#17,350), establishes a regulatory framework for the medical use and scientific research of this plant and its derivatives.