UK Medical Cannabis News

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05 Mar 2026

Medical Cannabis Import Rules: UK Border Force Updated Guidelines

UK Border Force has issued updated operational guidance for the importation of cannabis-based medicinal produc...

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17 Feb 2026

Post-Brexit UK Cannabis Regulation: Charting an Independent Course

With the UK no longer bound by EU pharmaceutical directives, the MHRA and Home Office have been developing a d...

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03 Feb 2026

New Prescriber Training Programme Aims to Double UK Cannabis Doctors

The Academy of Medical Cannabis has launched an expanded training programme targeting 1,000 new specialist pre...

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03 Feb 2026

CQC Inspection Framework for Medical Cannabis Prescribers

The Care Quality Commission has published a dedicated inspection framework for medical cannabis clinics, setti...

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19 Jan 2026

UK Home Office Updates Schedule 2 Licensing for Cannabis Clinics

The Home Office has revised its Schedule 2 licensing framework to streamline the process for private medical c...

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08 Jan 2026

MP Debate: Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis on NHS

A cross-party group of MPs has called for a parliamentary review of NHS prescribing criteria for cannabis-base...

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15 Dec 2025

Parliamentary Debate: Calls for NHS Medical Cannabis Reimbursement

MPs from multiple parties have called for an NHS reimbursement scheme for medical cannabis, highlighting the p...

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04 Dec 2025

MHRA Fast-Track Review for Novel Cannabis Formulations

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has introduced an expedited review pathway for manufac...

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28 Nov 2025

NHS Specialist Cannabis Prescribing Network Expands to Scotland

NHS Scotland has confirmed the establishment of three new specialist centres authorised to prescribe cannabis-...

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12 Nov 2025

NICE Guidelines Update: Cannabis-Based Medicines for Chronic Pain

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has updated its clinical guidance on cannabis-based medi...

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14 Sep 2025

MHRA Approves New Batch Testing Standards for UK Medical Cannabis

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has introduced stricter batch testing requirements, bo...

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26 May 2025

Medical Cannabis Driving: DVLA Issues New Patient Guidance

The DVLA has published updated guidance for medical cannabis patients on driving legally and safely, clarifyin...

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