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Ukraine War Veteran and MS Patient Receive First Medical Cannabis Prescriptions
Two years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in Ukraine, patients have received the first legal prescriptions for cannabis-based medicines.
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Cannabis-Based Drug Receives First European Market Approvals for Chronic Back Pain
Exilby® has received market authorisation in Germany and Austria, with UK approval expected by the end of the year.
Women's health
Can Cannabis Help Close the Gender Health Gap? | Cannabis Europa 2026
Clinicians, scientists and patients explored whether medical cannabis could help address longstanding inequalities in women’s health.
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CQC Concerns Add to Scrutiny of UK’s Private Medical Cannabis Sector
Inspectors found breaches in care, governance, and oversight at a private medical cannabis clinic.
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Death of Medical Cannabis Patient Highlights Ongoing Stigma in Organ Transplant Programmes
The death of Patrick Navarro has reignited concerns over discrimination in transplant eligibility.
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Welsh Liberal Democrats Pass Motion Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients
The party has passed a motion that aims to protect patients from discrimination related to their use of prescribed cannabis medicines.
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Oliver’s Law: Campaign Calls for Changes to Medical Cannabis Prescribing in Psychiatric Conditions
A new campaign is calling for urgent regulatory changes to how medical cannabis is prescribed to psychiatric patients in the UK.
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Campaign Launched in Memory of Mum Who Helped Change UK Medical Cannabis Law
The Hannah Deacon Campaign is calling on the government to support children unable to access medical cannabis on the NHS.
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Medical Cannabis Patient Wins Two-Year Legal Fight Over Wrongful Driving Conviction
The case highlights the need for clear and consistent guidance on driving when prescribed medical cannabis.
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German Researchers Publish Findings on Short-Term Effects of Cannabis Laws
Early findings on the impact of the partial legalisation of cannabis suggest no short-term spike in consumption or drug-driving.
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US State Considers Evidence for Medical Cannabis in Female Orgasm Disorder
FOD is thought to affect an estimated 41% of women, but experts say it has been historically under-treated.
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Study Finds Evidence of ‘Reverse Spin Bias’ in Medical Cannabis Research
A previously unrecognised form of reporting bias may be skewing how research on medical cannabis is presented.
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First Placebo-Controlled Trial Finds Cannabis More Effective For Treating Migraine
A balanced CBD and THC cannabis flower was found to be more effective for treating acute migraine symptoms than a placebo.
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Researchers Propose ‘THC Units’ for Safer Cannabis Use
Researchers say the new thresholds – modelled on alcohol units – could help people avoid potentially harmful consumption.
Science
Review Sparks Calls for ‘High-Quality’ and ‘Balanced’ Research on Medical Cannabis
A new review highlights significant gaps in the evidence for medical cannabis, but other researchers say it may not present a balanced picture.
Industry
113 Botanicals Launches £2m Raise to Bring Controlled-Release Cannabis Capsule to UK Patients
The company is preparing to reach a major regulatory milestone and bring its lead product to market in early 2026.
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Police Officers Call for ‘Clarity’ as New Research Highlights Need for ‘Crucial’ Medical Cannabis Training
The study found that 88% of participating officers knew little or nothing about the regulations before taking part in the training.
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“A Moment of Hope”: Patients Bring ‘Historical’ Medical Cannabis Event to London
The event brought together expert medical and scientific voices and powerful patient perspectives.
Health
Inside the Study Linking High-THC Consumption with Hidden Risks in Cannabis Patients
Findings highlighting the relationship between trauma, THC and paranoia have prompted calls for improved patient monitoring.
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Families Call for Urgent Action on ‘Failures’ of UK’s Medical Cannabis Policy
What was once hailed as a historic victory has become a ‘national failure’, campaigners say.
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Spain Approves Long-Awaited Regulation of Cannabis-Based Medicines
Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a Royal Decree regulating the medicinal use of cannabis preparations in hospital settings.
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UK Man Praised for Helping Thousands Access Medicinal Cannabis Jailed for Four Years
Joel Cunningham has been jailed for four years after his original suspended sentence was overturned last week.
Health
New Evidence Suggests Cannabis-Based Medicines Are Promising Treatment for Insomnia
Cannabis-based medicines, particularly those containing THC or mixed cannabinoids, may improve sleep quality and ease symptoms of insomnia.
Health
Medical Cannabis is ‘Promising Treatment’ for Women Struggling to Reach Orgasm, Review Finds
A new review has found ‘consistent evidence’ that cannabis improves sexual function in women.