Pharmaceutical formulation
AssigneeGW Pharma Limited
InventorBrian Anthony Whittle
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Abstract
The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations, and more particularly to formulations containing cannabinoids for administration via a pump action spray. In particular, the invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations, for use in administration of lipophilic medicaments via mucosal surfaces, comprising: at least one lipophilic medicament, a solvent and a co-solvent, wherein the total amount of solvent and co-solvent present in the formulation is greater than 55% wt/wt of the formulation and the formulation is absent of a self emulsifying agent and/or a fluorinated propellant.
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A method of treating multiple sclerosis in a patient in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a liquid pharmaceutical formulation comprising in a 1 mL volume:
- 22.5-27.5 mg/mL of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 22.5-27.5 mg/mL of cannabidiol (CBD), 0.5 mL/mL of propylene glycol, 0.0005 mL/mL of peppermint oil, and anhydrous ethanol qs to 1 mL.
A method of treating spasms associated with multiple sclerosis in a patient in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a liquid pharmaceutical formulation, comprising in a 1 mL volume:
- 22.5-27.5 mg/mL of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 22.5-27.5 mg/mL of cannabidiol (CBD), 0.5 mL/mL of propylene glycol, 0.0005 mL/mL of peppermint oil, and anhydrous ethanol qs to 1 mL.
A method of treating multiple sclerosis or spasms associated with multiple sclerosis in a patient in need thereof, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a liquid pharmaceutical formulation comprising delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), propylene glycol, peppermint oil, and anhydrous ethanol, wherein the THC and CBD are present at a weight ratio of from 0.9:1.1 to 1.1:0.9, and wherein the liquid pharmaceutical formulation comprises in a 1 mL volume:
- 22.5-27.5 mg/mL of THC, 22.5-27.5 mg/mL of cannabidiol (CBD), 0.5 mL/mL of propylene glycol, 0.0005 mL/mL of peppermint oil, and anhydrous ethanol qs to 1 mL.
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