NASDAQ | TSX: ACB Company's Long-Standing Investment in the Region Continues with Enhanced Local Production and Domestic Cultivar Research EDMONTON, AB , July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the " Company " or " Aurora ") (NASDAQ: ACB ) (TSX: ACB), a leading Canadian-based global medical cannabis company, has been granted two licenses by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) under Germany's new Medical Cannabis Act (MedCanG). Aurora's license grants the company continued domestic cultivation, which has been underway for two years now.
Under the new license, Aurora may also cultivate an approved additional product, and plans to expand their offerings to the rapidly growing German patient base. Aurora will also receive a dedicated R&D license, allowing for the trial of up to seven additional novel cultivars at the company's local EU GMP facility in Leuna, Germany . "We thank the German government for its continued investment in the growth of medical cannabis, made possible by decriminalization, which will improve access to medical cannabis for patients all across Germany ," says Michael Simon , President, Aurora Europe .
"Being one of the few companies to receive enhanced licenses is a testament to Aurora's established leadership in the region and unparalleled commitment to making available the highest quality cannabis. We now have the framework to extend our portfolio, invest in domestic research and leverage Aurora's global cultivation expe.