UK Medical Cannabis News
Latest updates on regulations, research and clinics across the United Kingdom medical cannabis sector.
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policy
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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policy
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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industry
20 Jan 2025
Sapphire Medical Clinics Expands to Five New UK Locations
Sapphire Medical Clinics, one of the UK's leading medical cannabis providers, has announced the opening of fiv...
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patients
07 Jan 2025
New UK Programme Announced for Veterans Accessing Medical Cannabis
A dedicated programme to support UK military veterans in accessing medical cannabis for PTSD and chronic pain ...
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products
10 Dec 2024
Curaleaf Launches New High-CBD Flower Range in UK
Curaleaf UK has introduced a new high-CBD, low-THC flower range aimed at patients seeking the therapeutic bene...
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products
03 Dec 2024
Grow Pharma UK Releases New Gelato Phenotype for Patient Prescriptions
Grow Pharma, a leading UK medical cannabis distributor, has added a new Gelato phenotype to its patient formul...
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policy
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% incr...
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research
08 Nov 2024
New UK Clinical Trial Confirms CBD Effective for Generalised Anxiety
A major UK clinical trial has found that CBD significantly reduces symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder, s...
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patients
03 Nov 2024
Medical Cannabis Costs Falling: What UK Patients Need to Know
The average cost of medical cannabis prescriptions in the UK has dropped significantly over the past two years...
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policy
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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policy
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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industry
14 Oct 2024
Over 200 UK Pharmacies Now Dispensing Medical Cannabis
More than 200 pharmacies across the UK are now registered to dispense medical cannabis prescriptions, represen...
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