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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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CQC Concerns Over Cannabis Prescribing Practices As Data Shows 130% Increase in Prescriptions
The issues raised have led to calls for a multi-agency review and clarification of the regulations.
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Cantourage Clinic rated ‘good’ following CQC inspection
‘Staff were consistent and proactive in empowering patients’
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Medical cannabis clinic responds following “disappointing” CQC inspection
Bosses at one of the UK’s leading medical cannabis clinics have committed to making changes.
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Cannabis Health Announces 2026 Symposium Series in Frankfurt and London
Europe’s dedicated medical cannabis education series for clinicians and industry professionals announces two autumn events — 4 November at Mainhaus, Frankfurt, and 26 November at Conway Hall, London
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Nine of the 10 Top CBPM Prescribers Are Pharmacists, UK FOI Data Shows
Pharmacist independent prescribers accounted for 61.9% of the total items prescribed between January 2019 and May 2025.
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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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Bridging the Gap: Medical Cannabis, Regulators, and the Reality of Clinical Accountability
Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic, shares her insight from the front line of an emerging field of medicine.
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UK Policing Body Publishes First Official Guidance on Medical Cannabis
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has approved the first official guidance for medical cannabis.
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Prescribing, Products and Patient Access: What to Expect from Medical Cannabis in 2026
The team at Prohibition Partners shares how they think things will shape up for medical cannabis in 2026.
Industry
Experts Publish New Guidelines for Best Practice in Prescribing Cannabis-Based Medicines
New guidelines aim to bring more clarity and consistency to the practice of prescribing cannabis-based medicines in the UK.
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Curaleaf Partners with Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to Strengthen UK Prescriber Education
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) and Curaleaf Laboratories have formed a new partnership aimed at addressing critical knowledge gaps.
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The Talent Crunch: Where Will the Next 500 Medical Cannabis Professionals Come From?
Dr Sue Clenton, Medical Director at Releaf explores the role that clinics can play in recruiting and training the next generation of medical cannabis professionals.
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From Scepticism to Standard: Reimagining the Role of Cannabis Clinics in UK Healthcare
Words by Dr Sue Clenton, Medical Director, Releaf Over the past year, we’ve seen medical cannabis move from the margins toward the mainstream — not through media headlines or marketing […]
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How Releaf’s Rigorous Training Programme Ensures Patient Care
As the UK’s fastest-growing medical cannabis clinic, Releaf is committed to not only addressing an unmet healthcare need but doing so in a safe and clinically responsible manner.
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Medical Cannabis Cards in Europe – Legitimacy, Benefits, and Future Challenges
The concept of the medical cannabis card originated out of the US in some jurisdictions where patients are issued an annual card from their doctor which permits them to purchase medical cannabis from any legal dispensary.
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NHS Accused Of “Failing Patients” As Families Make Fresh Plea For Access
Six years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, new figures reveal lack of NHS prescribing.
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Nationwide awareness drive to mark six years of medical cannabis in the UK
Events will take place at several major cities around the UK to mark the sixth anniversary of the law change.
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118% Surge in UK Cannabis Prescriptions Highlights Awareness Challenges
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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Economic analysis finds medical cannabis could save NHS £4 billion each year
The findings come from an independent economic analysis of medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain.
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The tipping point? UK cannabis clinics urged to clean up ‘concerning’ prescribing practices
Experts are urging clinics to follow best practice guidelines as the industry reaches a ‘tipping point’.
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UK medical cannabis cards – what you need to know
Written by Releaf Releaf offers every patient at the clinic a medical cannabis card to help ensure ease and peace of mind when going about daily life with your prescription. […]
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European Commission told to clear the way for continental cannabis reform
The European Parliament held its first ever debate on the legalisation of cannabis last week.
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UK cannabis patients denied access to NHS mental health support
Reports include patients being labelled as ‘drug addicts’, refused help and referred to social services after disclosing that they use cannabis medicinally.