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Industry Publishes New Guidance for Patients Travelling with Medical Cannabis
The guide aims to help patients travel safely, confidently, and within the law.
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Inside the Medical Cannabis Police Guidance: Everything Patients Need to Know
Last week, the first official guidance on medical cannabis for police officers in England and Wales was made public.
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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.
Industry
FSA Publishes New Guidance On THC Limits And Recommended Daily Intake For CBD Products
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced some significant updates to its multi-year CBD Novel Foods approvals process.
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First US guidance published on cannabis use in surgery patients
The guidelines were prompted by concerns that cannabis can potentially interact with anaesthesia.
Health
Cancer Research UK updates guidance on medical cannabis
Experts have welcomed the new stance from the charity as a “logical step”
Science
New MHRA guidance on real-world data a “step in the right direction”
New guidance, which appears to recognise the value of real-world evidence, has been welcomed by experts.
Industry
GROW Pharma: Education, guidance and support for doctors prescribing cannabis medicines is key
Don’t miss the upcoming informative webinars on medical cannabis next month
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BPNA publishes new guidance on prescribing medical cannabis in epilepsy
The updated guidance has been described as ‘unethical’ by medical cannabis experts.
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‘Like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut’ – experts respond to new CBD guidance
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new guidance for CBD novel food applications – including confirmation that these must include toxicology data. In the latest guidance for CBD companies […]
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The good, bad and “daft” of new CBD guidance
New rules for companies selling CBD products in the UK could unfairly punish smaller, artisanal brands, one expert warns.
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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
Patients
Medical Cannabis at Work: Why Employers Need a Policy
Introducing The Medical Cannabis Employer Handbook
Industry
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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Do 10 Doctors Really Prescribe Half of England’s Medical Cannabis?
We take a closer look at the data behind medical cannabis prescribing to examine what it can reliably show us.
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‘Patient Promiscuity’: Is the Medical Cannabis Industry Blaming Patients For Its Own Failures?
Medical cannabis patients are often framed as consumers chasing the next strain, but that overlooks how many navigate treatment, writes Dave Barton.
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What Happens If You’re Stopped by Police With a Prescription? The Reality Facing Cannabis Patients
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, but for many patients, taking or carrying their prescribed medication in public still comes with uncertainty. Since launching its legal […]
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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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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.
Science
Cannabis Compounds CBD and CBG Show Promise in Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
Two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds may help treat the most common form of chronic liver disorder.
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Patient Protect Supports UK Medical Cannabis Patients Facing Discrimination
A new UK-wide service has launched to support medical cannabis patients who face discrimination.
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“Mother of Cannabinoids”: The Rising Potential of CBG and CBG-A
Early research suggests CBG-A could support cardiovascular health and reduce oxidative stress.
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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.