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Spectrum Cannabis and the Arthritis Society
Team Up to Launch Arthritis Talks, A National Symposium Series for Patients
SMITHS FALLS, ON and TORONTO, April 25, 2019
/CNW/ - Spectrum Cannabis, the medical division of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is pleased to announce
a partnership with the Arthritis Society to raise awareness and educate people about living with arthritis, including the potential
of medical cannabis as a treatment for arthritis symptoms and the importance of seeking guidance from health care practitioners.
The Arthritis Society is a leading charitable funder of arthritis research whose vision is to live in a world where people are
free from the devastating effects of arthritis.
The partnership will engage Canadians across
the country in a series of symposiums titled "Arthritis Talks," presented by the Arthritis Society and Spectrum Cannabis.
The series consists of a comprehensive program of in-person and digitally-accessible education events across Canada featuring leading
speakers on topics that are of high interest and relevance to people living with arthritis.
Spectrum Cannabis and the Arthritis Society
are also committed to creating a range of evidence-based resources that will enable people with arthritis to make informed decisions
regarding medical cannabis. These resources which will be developed over the coming months and available on Arthritis.ca, range
from infographics to educational videos and an online guide that will feature content backed by the latest evidence available to
guide patients through the process of making decisions about medical cannabis.
Today, one in five people across Canada live
with arthritis; that's about six million Canadians and the prevalence of arthritis is on the rise. It's estimated that as many
as one in four Canadians will have arthritis by 2040, a projected 50% increase.
"Many people today have significant unmet
medical needs, particularly with conditions such as arthritis where standard therapies have produced sub-par results," commented
Dr. Mark Ware, Chief Medical Officer, Canopy Growth. "Our partnership with the Arthritis Society aligns with our commitment
to set the industry standard for awareness and education surrounding medical cannabis and its various therapeutic benefits including
its potential as a treatment for those living with arthritis."
"For people with arthritis, symptoms like
chronic pain and fatigue can seriously erode your quality of life," says Arthritis Society Chief Science Officer, Dr. Si n
Bevan. "While medical cannabis may offer the possibility of some relief, these patients and their physicians need credible,
evidence-based guidance with which to make informed treatment decisions. The Arthritis Society continues to lead the way in calling
for and funding innovative research and education initiatives to address this urgent need, and we are pleased to partner with Spectrum
Cannabis to empower Canadians living with arthritis to make the treatment decisions that are right for them."
Arthritis Talks: Nourish & Flourish, the
first event of this exciting series takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in both Calgary and Winnipeg. Experts in nutrition, physical
activity and medical cannabis will bring current research and information about arthritis to in-person attendees and online participants
through a live, interactive webcast. Event information and registration instructions can be found on the Arthritis Society website.
Spectrum Cannabis: Medical Cannabis. Simplified.
About the Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers, with a vision to live in a world where people
are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives. Begun in 1948 with one very clear goal - to alleviate
the suffering of people crippled by arthritis - that same volunteer-led passion carries on today in communities across Canada.
Through the trust and support of our donors and sponsors, the Arthritis Society is Canada's largest charitable source of investments
in cutting-edge arthritis research, proactive advocacy and innovative solutions that will deliver better health outcomes for people
affected by arthritis. The Arthritis Society is accredited under Imagine Canada's Standards Program. For more information and to
make a donation, visit arthritis.ca.
About Spectrum Cannabis
Spectrum Cannabis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth, is dedicated to simplifying medical cannabis for patients and healthcare
practitioners worldwide. Founded in Canada, Spectrum Cannabis operates in Australia, South America, Africa and across Europe. Spectrum
Cannabis products are available in a wide range of potencies and formats designed to simplify the dialogue around strength and
dosage by applying a colour-coded Spectrum to categorize medical cannabis according to THC and CBD levels. Its product lineup includes
whole flower cannabis, oils and new innovations such as Softgels. Through product simplification, easy dosing formats, and ongoing
education of healthcare professionals, Spectrum Cannabis is committed to improving the lives of medical cannabis patients around
Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis and hemp company, offering distinct brands and curated
cannabis varieties in dried, oil and Softgel capsule forms. Canopy Growth offers medically approved vaporizers through the Company's
subsidiary, Storz & Bickel GMbH & Co. KG. From product and process innovation to market execution, Canopy Growth is driven
by a passion for leadership and a commitment to building a world-class cannabis company one product, site and country at a time.
The Company has operations in over a dozen countries across five continents.
The Company is proudly dedicated to educating
healthcare practitioners, conducting robust clinical research, and furthering the public's understanding of cannabis, and through
its wholly owned subsidiary, Canopy Health Innovations ("Canopy Health"), has devoted millions of dollars toward cutting
edge, commercializable research and IP development. Canopy Growth works with the Beckley Foundation and has launched Beckley Canopy
Therapeutics to research and develop clinically validated cannabis-based medicines, with a strong focus on intellectual property
protection. Canopy Growth acquired assets of leading hemp research company, ebbu, Inc. ("ebbu"). Intellectual Property
("IP") and R&D advancements achieved by ebbu's team apply directly to Canopy Growth's hemp and THC-rich cannabis
genetic breeding program and its cannabis-infused beverage capabilities. Through partly owned subsidiary Canopy Rivers Corporation,
the Company is providing resources and investment to new market entrants and building a portfolio of stable investments in the
From our historic public listing on the Toronto
Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange to our continued international expansion, pride in advancing shareholder value through
leadership is engrained in all we do at Canopy Growth. Canopy Growth has established partnerships with leading sector names including
cannabis icon Snoop Dogg, breeding legends DNA Genetics and Green House seeds, Battelle, the world's largest nonprofit research
and development organization, and Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands, to name but a few. Canopy Growth operates ten
licensed cannabis production sites with over 4.3 million square feet of production capacity, including over one million square
feet of GMP certified production space. The Company operates Tweed retail stores in Newfoundland and Manitoba and has entered into
supply agreements with every Canadian province and territory. For more information visit www.canopygrowth.com
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