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Families Call for Urgent Action on ‘Failures’ of UK’s Medical Cannabis Policy
What was once hailed as a historic victory has become a ‘national failure’, campaigners say.
News
Medication Seizure at Dublin Airport Reflects “Systemic Issue” With Ireland’s Medical Cannabis Policy
One family is calling for protections for patients travelling to the country with prescribed medical cannabis.
News
Closing the Gap: How Real-World Evidence Could Reshape UK Medical Cannabis Policy
UK medical cannabis clinic, Releaf, is investing in an ambitious new research programme to collect critical real-world evidence on the effects of medical cannabis treatments. Could it help bridge the […]
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Cannabis-in-brief: families failed by UK policy, potential new cancer drug and promise for veterans
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
Epilepsy
‘Our children have been left behind’ – How UK medical cannabis policy failed families
Five years since the law change why are parents still forced to break the law to access medicinal cannabis for their children?
News
Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs – time to shift focus from ‘failed policy’ to future solutions?
More than one person dies every day from drugs in Ireland, members of the Citizens’ Assembly have heard.
Science
Cannabis policy and psychosis – study finds no increase in rates of diagnosis
Researchers found no significant increase in the rates of psychosis-related diagnoses in states which have introduced legalisation.
Science
Policymakers urged to consider real world evidence for medical cannabis
A new paper urges regulators to consider the global database of real world evidence in order to overcome ‘harmful’ restrictions.
Advocacy
Families to gather at Parliament to condemn three-year failure of medical cannabis policy
Patients have been faced with a series of obstacles in their quest for access to NHS prescriptions
Advocacy
“A total failure of government policy” – Medical cannabis to be discussed in Parliament
Campaigners react to the news that MP Christine Jardine will raise the issue of NHS access for medical cannabis in a parliamentary debate tonight.
Case Studies
Families’ letter to Prime Minister highlights ‘cruel inconsistencies’ in medical cannabis policy
Families have written an open letter to the Prime Minister pleading with him to remove medical cannabis blocks. The families of 25 children and young people suffering from severe epilepsy, […]
News
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.
News
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
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.
Women's health
Can Cannabis Help Close the Gender Health Gap? | Cannabis Europa 2026
Clinicians, scientists and patients explored whether medical cannabis could help address longstanding inequalities in women’s health.
Comment
‘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.
News
Boxer Derek Chisora Says Medical Cannabis Helps Combat Chronic Pain After 50 Fights
The former heavyweight boxing contender revealed he is using prescribed medical cannabis to manage chronic pain.
News
Advocates Call for Wider Access to Medical Cannabis in Women’s Health Conditions
A new policy model aims to integrate women’s health conditions into medical cannabis frameworks across Europe.
Science
Cannabis Compounds Linked to Improved Metabolic Health and Weight Loss
Researchers have identified a potential mechanism linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Industry
Cannabis Europa Heads to London Amid €1.5 Billion European Market Surge
More than 70 international speakers and over 1000 delegates are set to convene on London next month for policy debates, high-level networking, and the 2026 Business of Cannabis Awards.