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Bristol Medical School to Offer First Teaching Placement in Cannabis Medicine
It is believed to be one of the first student-selected medical cannabis teaching placements offered by a UK university.
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Cannabis-Based Medicines in Women’s Health: Evidence & Knowledge Gaps
From endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain to PMDD and menopause, more women are turning to cannabis-based medicine, but what do we know and where do we still need more research? […]
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Europe’s First ‘Whole Plant’ Cannabis Medicine Could be Available by 2026
German pharmaceutical company Vertanical believes it is on course to deliver the first ‘whole-plant’, cannabis medicine with international approval. After seven years of endeavour, and an investment of over $250m, […]
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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.
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.
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.
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Much-Needed Or More Delays? UK Industry Responds to Upcoming ACMD Review of Cannabis-Based Medicines
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) will carry out a formal review of the regulatory framework around cannabis-based medicinal products.
Women's health
Combination Of Ayurvedic Medicine And Medical Cannabis Shows Promise In Menstrual Cramps
A formulation combining medical cannabis with Ayurvedic remedies may be an effective alternative treatment.
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Cannabis-based medicines could be ‘cost-effective’ for treatment of chronic pain
Early economic analysis suggests that at the right price point, cannabis-based medicines could offer a cost-effective alternative for chronic pain.
Industry
UK cannabis bosses pledge to support veterans in accessing ‘vital’ medicines
The Cannabis Industry Council has joined over 11,000 other organisations across the country in signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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UK government to permit electronic prescribing of cannabis medicines
The Home Office has backed ACMD advice to allow cannabis-based medicines to be prescribed electronically.
Industry
First UK-grown cannabis medicine expected by end of 2023
Midlands-based medical cannabis producer Dalgety has announced a new agreement with Grow Pharma.
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NHS approves major clinical trial on cannabis medicines and chronic pain
The trial on non-cancer related chronic pain will recruit up to 5,000 patients.
Science
Dr Mikael Sodergren: the future of cannabis medicine in Europe
One of Europe’s leading cannabis researchers on the importance of real-world data in drug development.
Industry
Khiron calls for wider NHS reimbursement of cannabis-based medicines following recent success
Khiron Europe is confident that its efforts in collecting evidence will allow the UK to follow in the footsteps of Germany’s thriving medical cannabis market.
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Landmark UK trials to study cannabis-based medicine in complex pain conditions
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have received £1.55 million in grant funding for two Phase II clinical trials.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lack of ‘vital’ NHS data on cannabis medicines is ‘disappointing’ and ‘infuriating’
Despite launching in April 2021 the NHS cannabis patient registry is yet to collect any data.
Cannabis explained
Satanic herbs and royal medicine: a (brief) history of cannabis in the UK
Whether for fibre, food or medicine, cannabis has been a part of life for thousands of years. The stigma around it, however, is relatively new. Read on for an overview […]
Cannabis explained
Nature’s medicine: could cannabis be key in the fight for climate and biodiversity?
From sucking in carbon to supporting birds and bees, cannabis is a supercrop in the fight for our planet’s future
Women's health
The Cannabis Diaries – “I’ve given up on the traditional medicine route”
A patient shares her journey as she explores accessing a legal prescription for medical cannabis in the UK
Wellness
Dr Christian Jessen on cannabis-based medicine – “Medics can be surprisingly slow on the uptake”
TV’s Dr Christian Jessen on how cannabis-based medicines have a role to play alongside conventional healthcare.
Pain
Peripheral neuropathy – how cannabis medicines can help
Almost one in 10 people aged 55 or over are affected by peripheral neuropathy.
Science
Untapped roots – is this part of the cannabis plant an overlooked source of medicine?
Historically, the cannabis root has been used for numerous remedies.
Pain
Could combining CBD and Chinese herbal medicine help with pain?
CBD and herbal medicines aim to restore balance to the body but could they work better together?