Production
Production Process Overview
Tilray choreographs a complex series of cutting-edge processes to deliver unparalleled product to patients. From cultivation to shipping, Tilray’s team brings precision, professionalism and care to each stage of the process.
Cannabis
Cultivation
3-4 months
Processing
4-8 days
Analysis
5 days
Whole Flowers
Oral Solutions
Extraction
4 days
Analysis
5 days
Formulation
2 days
Packaging
As required
Analysis
5-10 days
Prescription
Drug
As required
Production Steps
1. Cannabis Cultivation
During the course of a thorough analysis,
In order to ensure product consistency, cuttings are taken from a mother / stock plant, which then grow into new plants with identical properties. This process is called cloning. The plant is then grown, flowered and finally harvested under continuously monitored, constant conditions. Tilray produces a wide range of cultivars to meet patient needs including indicas, sativas, hybrids, and CBD-rich varieties.
2. Processing
During the course of a thorough analysis
After the harvest, the flowers are removed from the stalk, trimmed (removal of stems and leaves) and dried to product specifications.
3. Analysis
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked
During the course of a thorough analysis it is checked whether the cannabis flowers meet the high-quality requirements. Furthermore, the exact THC and CBD amounts are determined. The results are recorded in an analysis certificate and are compared with concrete specifications for whole flowers.
4. Packaging
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether the
The cannabis flowers and extracts are packaged and shipped under very strict safety precautions. Tilray delivers its products to 18 countries on five continents from Germany, Portugal and Canada.
5. Analysis
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether the
Medicinal products being imported in a certain country are re-analyzed according to the local legislation before being released. This renewed test step ensures that the stated exact amounts of active ingredients are up to date and additionally ensures the high quality.
6. Prescription Drug
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
Each of our commercial products is developed with thorough documentation, including stability profiles, certificates of analysis, monographs and drug master files. Our range of products varies from whole flower medicinal cannabis and full-spectrum medicinal cannabis oral solutions, both in THC-dominant, CBD-dominant or balanced varieties.
1. Cannabis Cultivation
In order to ensure product consistency, cuttings are taken from a mother / stock plant, which then grow into new plants with identical properties. This process is called cloning. The plant is then grown, flowered and finally harvested under continuously monitored, constant conditions. Tilray produces a wide range of cultivars to meet patient needs including indicas, sativas, hybrids, and CBD-rich varieties.
2. Processing
After the harvest, the flowers are removed from the stalk, trimmed (removal of stems and leaves) and dried to product specifications.
3. Analysis
During the course of a thorough analysis it is checked whether the cannabis flowers meet the high-quality requirements. Furthermore, the exact THC and CBD amounts are determined. The results are recorded in an analysis certificate and are compared with concrete specifications for whole flowers.
4. Packaging
The cannabis flowers and extracts are packaged and shipped under very strict safety precautions. Tilray delivers its products to 18 countries on five continents from Germany, Portugal and Canada.
5. Analysis
Medicinal products being imported in a certain country are re-analyzed according to the local legislation before being released. This renewed test step ensures that the stated exact amounts of active ingredients are up to date and additionally ensures the high quality.
6. Prescription Drug
Each of our commercial products is developed with thorough documentation, including stability profiles, certificates of analysis, monographs and drug master files. Our range of products varies from whole flower medicinal cannabis and full-spectrum medicinal cannabis oral solutions, both in THC-dominant, CBD-dominant or balanced varieties.
1. Cannabis Cultivation
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked
In order to ensure product consistency, cuttings are taken from a mother / stock plant, which then grow into new plants with identical properties. This process is called cloning. The plant is then grown, flowered and finally harvested under continuously monitored, constant conditions. Tilray produces a wide range of cultivars to meet patient needs including indicas, sativas, hybrids, and CBD-rich varieties.
2. Processing
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whethe
After the harvest, the flowers are removed from the stalk, trimmed (removal of stems and leaves) and dried to product specifications.
3. Extraction
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
Full-spectrum cannabis extracts (whole plant extracts), are produced through the process of ethanol extraction. They maintain the full profile of the cannabis plant and contain a variety of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids.
4. Analysis
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether the cannabis extracts meet the high-quality requirements. Furthermore, the exact THC and CBD amounts are determined. The results are recorded in an analysis certificate and are compared with concrete specifications for extracts.
5. Formulation
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
According to the desired final formulations, the different extracts are combined to produce its final specific kinds of medicinal cannabis oral solutions in the desired standardized, well-defined preparations. We use formulations and delivery formats that are intended to allow for consistent and measured dosing.
6. Packaging
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
The cannabis flowers and extracts are packaged and shipped under very strict safety precautions. Tilray delivers its products to 18 countries on five continents from Germany, Portugal and Canada.
7. Analysis
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
Medicinal products being imported in a certain country are re-analyzed according to the local legislation before being released. This renewed test step ensures that the stated exact amounts of active ingredients are up to date and additionally ensures the high quality.
8. Prescription Drug
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether
Each of our commercial products is developed with thorough documentation, including stability profiles, certificates of analysis, monographs and drug master files. Our range of products varies from whole flower medicinal cannabis and full-spectrum medicinal cannabis oral solutions, both in THC-dominant, CBD-dominant or balanced varieties.
1. Cannabis Cultivation
In order to ensure product consistency, cuttings are taken from a mother / stock plant, which then grow into new plants with identical properties. This process is called cloning. The plant is then grown, flowered and finally harvested under continuously monitored, constant conditions. Tilray produces a wide range of cultivars to meet patient needs including indicas, sativas, hybrids, and CBD-rich varieties.
2. Processing
After the harvest, the flowers are removed from the stalk, trimmed (removal of stems and leaves) and dried to product specifications.
3. Extraction
Full-spectrum cannabis extracts (whole plant extracts), are produced through the process of ethanol extraction. They maintain the full profile of the cannabis plant and contain a variety of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids.
4. Analysis
During the course of a thorough analysis, it is checked whether the cannabis extracts meet the high-quality requirements. Furthermore, the exact THC and CBD amounts are determined. The results are recorded in an analysis certificate and are compared with concrete specifications for extracts.
5. Formulation
According to the desired final formulations, the different extracts are combined to produce its final specific kinds of medicinal cannabis oral solutions in the desired standardized, well-defined preparations. We use formulations and delivery formats that are intended to allow for consistent and measured dosing.
6. Packaging
The cannabis flowers and extracts are packaged and shipped under very strict safety precautions. Tilray delivers its products to 18 countries on five continents from Germany, Portugal and Canada.
7. Analysis
Medicinal products being imported in a certain country are re-analyzed according to the local legislation before being released. This renewed test step ensures that the stated exact amounts of active ingredients are up to date and additionally ensures the high quality.
8. Prescription Drug
Each of our commercial products is developed with thorough documentation, including stability profiles, certificates of analysis, monographs and drug master files. Our range of products varies from whole flower medicinal cannabis and full-spectrum medicinal cannabis oral solutions, both in THC-dominant, CBD-dominant or balanced varieties.
Facility Tour: Tilray in Portugal
Exterior
Grow Room
Vault
Trimming Room
Pre-vegetation
Trimming
Packaging
Grow Room
Laboratory
Extracts Lab