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Parents of Children with Epilepsy Demand Urgent NHS Reform for Cannabis Access
Families from across the UK returned to Westminster on Tuesday 5 November, clutching photos of their loved ones, along with stories and testimonies from dozens of patients who say they are thriving thanks to cannabis-based medicines.
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The Untapped Potential: How UK Medical Cannabis Prescriptions are Growing but Missing Millions
Approaching the sixth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, private prescriptions are on the rise, but broader awareness among professionals and the public still lags behind.
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UK Red Tape Is Forcing Cannabis Investment Overseas
A cannabinoid drug company has opted to undertake its trials in America due to the complexities of the UK’s licensing regime.
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Medical cannabis could save NHS £4 billion each year
Allowing medical cannabis to be prescribed on the NHS for chronic pain could save the state healthcare provider almost £4 billion annually, according to a new research study.
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France Proposes Budget Amendment in Last-Ditch Effort to Keep Medical Cannabis Programme Alive
A proposal has been tabled in France aimed at further extending the country’s long-running medical cannabis ‘experiment’ to ensure patients are able to keep receiving their medication amid government inaction.
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German Doctors Can Now Prescribe Reimbursed Medical Cannabis Without Prior Approval, But Cannabis Sentiment Wanes
From October 17, the majority of doctors in Germany will be able to prescribe medical cannabis for reimbursement without securing prior approval of the health insurance companies.
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New Zealand’s Helius Therapeutics Launches in Australia
New Zealand’s largest producer of medicinal cannabis, Helius Therapeutics, has launched in the Australian market under the brand HTL.
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UK Launches 2 Clinical Trials into Cannabis and Childhood Epilepsy, But Serious Concerns Raised Over its Structure
Researchers say they are working to get two long-awaited NHS clinical trials underway to investigate the role of cannabis-based medicines in severe forms of epilepsy.
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Poland Nearly Doubles Medical Cannabis Import Limits for 2024 as Demand Continues to Surge
Poland is set to significantly increase the import cap on medical cannabis based on continually expanding demand in what is fast becoming one of Europe’s most exciting markets.
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Spain Proposes Regulations for Long-Awaited Medical Cannabis Framework, but Patients Warn It Is Too Restrictive
As reported by Cannabis Health Spanish regulators have taken another step towards introducing the country’s long-delayed medical cannabis framework, but patients say the legislation does not go far enough.
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Most Germans Are Consuming Cannabis for Health Reasons — but Many Still Turn to Illicit Market
As reported by Cannabis Health A new survey following the landmark law change in Germany has revealed that the majority of people consuming cannabis are doing so for health issues.
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Grow and Integro Clinics Expand Medical Cannabis Access Scheme to Include All UK University Students
Grow Pharma and Integro Medical Clinics are set to expand their flagship medical cannabis access program to all UK university students.
