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“The Narrative Needs to Change”: Inside The UK’s Cannabis Media Storm
Patients and healthcare professionals have responded to recent media coverage about medical cannabis in the UK.
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“Colourful Branding” and Social Media Content Increase Risk of Teen Cannabis Use, Experts Warn
Research from two separate studies has highlighted how promotional packaging and social media content can make cannabis-infused products more appealing to teens.
Industry
Consumers support lifting of social media ad restrictions
A new petition is calling on social media giants to lift the ban on the advertising of CBD and CBG products.
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Comedian Robyn Perkins hosts chat show for the cannabis-curious
Award-winning comic, Robyn Perkins will seek to answer some of the big questions about cannabis on her science-comedy chat show this week. Comedian and host Robyn Perkins combines science with […]
Insight
Why we’re calling for responsible reporting of medical cannabis in the media
To mark Medical Cannabis Awareness Week, we’re making a plea to see the responsible reporting of medical cannabis in the British press, with the launch of our media guidelines. Two […]
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Curaleaf Laboratories Signs Distribution Agreement With Vericura to Expand UK Manufacturing and Distribution of Medical Cannabis Products
Curaleaf Laboratories and Vericura announce a new UK medical cannabis manufacturing and distribution agreement.
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Grünhorn Executive to Discuss Germany’s Medical Cannabis Market at Frankfurt Symposium
A senior figure behind one of Germany’s medical cannabis telemedicine platforms has been announced as a speaker at an event hosted by Cannabis Health later this year.
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Denmark Reports No New Medical Cannabis Safety Concerns as Patient Numbers Rise
Denmark’s medicines regulator found no new safety concerns linked to medical cannabis in 2025 – despite the number of patients receiving prescriptions rising by more than half.
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How Much Does Medical Cannabis Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
Medical cannabis costs can vary quite significantly in the UK depending on the provider, prescribed medication and clinic fees.
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German Court Rejects Medical Cannabis Flower Reimbursement Challenge
A German court has rejected a woman on benefits with a severe neurological condition from continuing to receive medical cannabis flower through health insurance.
Advocacy
New White Paper Calls for NHS Cannabis Pilot and Parliamentary Inquiry Into the Industry
In the eight years since, the NHS has issued just five prescriptions for unlicenced specials cannabis medicines, creating a two-tier system with access only to those who can afford to pay for it.
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The Confidence Problem in Medical Cannabis Care – How Fear And Uncertainty Impact Patients
Since launching its legal support helpline, Releaf Cannabis Clinic has received increasing reports from patients experiencing stigma and discrimination.
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Germany Bans Flower from Reimbursement and Mandates Six-Month Trial for Extracts
Germany has voted to ban medical cannabis flower from its statutory health insurance scheme.
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The Power of Patient Stories: How Lived Experience is Shifting Medical Cannabis Stigma
Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost eight years, many patients remain hesitant or unsure about whether it is right for them. While awareness of the legality […]
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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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Just Under Half of Brits Support Legalising Cannabis, YouGov Poll Shows
YouGov has published a representative survey examining the British public’s attitudes towards cannabis.
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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.
Science
Long-Term Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Subtle Changes in Brain Structure
New research suggests that long-term, heavy cannabis use is associated with subtle changes to the brain’s frontal cortex.
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Lancet Review of Medical Cannabis in Mental Health – What the Study Shows
Researchers concluded that the available evidence rarely justifies the routine prescribing of cannabinoids for mental health conditions.
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New Report: Poland Medical Cannabis Market Data Shows Full Post-Ban Recovery
Polish pharmacies dispensed nearly 5,450 kilograms of dried cannabis flower in 2025, a 12% increase from the prior year, according to new data obtained by Prohibition Partners. By October, monthly volumes […]
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How to Read a Cannabis Research Paper
A comprehensive guide on how to read and interpret cannabis research.
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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.