UK Medical Cannabis News

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18 May 2025

UK Import Rules Change: What Medical Cannabis Patients Need to Know

Changes to UK import regulations for cannabis-based medicines have simplified the licensing process for certai...

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15 May 2025

Medical Cannabis on NHS: Scotland Pilot Programme Results

Results from a Scottish NHS pilot programme providing medical cannabis to selected patients have shown promisi...

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14 Apr 2025

DVLA Issues Updated Guidance for Medical Cannabis Patients Who Drive

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has published revised guidance addressing how medical cannabis prescri...

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12 Mar 2025

NICE Updates Medical Cannabis Guidance for Chronic Pain Patients

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has revised its guidance on prescribing medical cannabis...

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17 Feb 2025

MHRA Approves New Medical Cannabis Flower Product for UK Market

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted approval for a new medical cannabis flower...

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04 Feb 2025

New NICE Guidance Expected for Medical Cannabis and Mental Health

NICE is preparing updated guidance on the use of medical cannabis in mental health treatment, covering anxiety...

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20 Jan 2025

Medical Cannabis and Mental Health: New NICE Guidance Expected

NICE is expected to release updated guidance on medical cannabis for mental health conditions including PTSD, ...

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15 Nov 2024

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% year...

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22 Oct 2024

NICE Reviews Medical Cannabis Evidence for Chronic Pain

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has opened a formal evidence review for cannabis-based m...

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15 Oct 2024

MHRA Approves New Medical Cannabis Product for NHS Trial

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted approval for a new cannabis-based medicine...

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10 Jun 2024

UK Medical Cannabis Import Regulations Updated for Patients

The UK Home Office has issued updated guidance on medical cannabis import regulations, clarifying procedures f...

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12 Mar 2024

NICE Updates Medical Cannabis Guidance for Chronic Pain

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has revised its guidance on medical cannabis for chronic...

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