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The Duty of Care Employers Owe Medical Cannabis Patients Copy
Employers do not need a bespoke cannabis policy, their existing medicines, disability and occupational health processes should be applied.
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NHS Trust Approves New Guidelines for Medical Cannabis Patients
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has approved procedures for patients to continue taking their prescribed cannabis-based medications while in hospital.
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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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‘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.
Advocacy
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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UK Survey Finds Majority of Medical Cannabis Patients Report Improved Mental Health Symptoms
In a new multi-clinic survey, the majority of patients report improvements in their symptoms.
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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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German Medical Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Prescription Drug Use, Survey Finds
A survey of more than 3,500 patients in Germany found that more than half were able to reduce their use of other medications.
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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
FDA-Approved CBD Drug Shows Early Promise in Anorexia Patients
A small pilot study suggests Epidiolex may have benefits for weight restoration and symptom improvement in anorexia patients.
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Bridging the Gap: What Integrated Care Really Means for Patients with Complex Needs
By Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic In her bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf […]
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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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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.
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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Releaf’s Landmark Survey Reveals “Transformative” Results for UK Patients
Seven years after medical cannabis was legalised in the UK, new data from Releaf sheds light on how the treatment is changing patients’ lives, but also where progress is still […]
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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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Thousands of UK Patients Left Suffering as Fewer Than 1% of Doctors Trained to Prescribe Legal Medical Cannabis
Almost seven years since medical cannabis was legalised in the UK on 1st November 2018, less than 1% of the UK’s approximate 100,000 doctors on the General Medical Council (GMC) […]
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Patients Aim to ‘Build Bridges’ as European Medical Cannabis Series Comes to London
The international patient-led organisation We, The Patients, will bring its educational series to London next month.
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People, Process, Patients: Building a CBMP Company that Scales Responsibly
Dr Sue Clenton, Medical Director of Releaf cannabis clinic explains what it takes to go from a few hundred to thousands of patients, without compromising on the quality of care. […]
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Workers’ Rights and Medical Cannabis: The Role of Unions in Protecting Patients
The conversation around workers’ rights and medical cannabis is still at a very early stage in the UK.
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Curaleaf Laboratories launches first certified liquid medical cannabis inhaler for UK patients
Curaleaf Laboratories, part of Curaleaf International, today announced the UK launch of the Curaleaf Que Medical Inhalation Device (QMID), the first CE-certified liquid inhaler for cannabis-based medicines. Available on prescription, […]
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UK Cannabis Clinic Investigating As Patients Affected By Major Data Breach
A substantial number of patients’ details, including prescription information, were found on a file hosting website.
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Patients Say Swiss Cannabis Law Must Address ‘Unsatisfactory’ Medical Access Ahead of Further Reform
Campaigners are urging lawmakers to consider the challenges facing people who rely on access for medical purposes.