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UK Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Hit Record 200,000 in 2024
The number of medical cannabis prescriptions issued by UK private clinics exceeded 200,000 in 2024, a 45% increase on the previous year according to industry data from the MHRA. Pain management remains the most common indication, accounting for 58% of all prescriptions.
The UK medical cannabis sector continues its rapid expansion. Data released by the MHRA shows that prescription volumes through licensed private clinics reached a new record in 2024, with substantial growth across all major therapeutic categories. The figure represents a nearly tenfold increase since 2019 when the first commercial prescriptions were issued.
