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Vertanical Secures FDA Breakthrough Designation for Cannabis-Based Pain Drug
The development puts VER-01 in prime position to become the first FDA-approved cannabis-derived medicine for pain.
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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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Campaign Launched in Memory of Mum Who Helped Change UK Medical Cannabis Law
The Hannah Deacon Campaign is calling on the government to support children unable to access medical cannabis on the NHS.
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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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First Placebo-Controlled Trial Finds Cannabis More Effective For Treating Migraine
A balanced CBD and THC cannabis flower was found to be more effective for treating acute migraine symptoms than a placebo.
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Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 – Key Takeaways Part 2
The afternoon sessions at Tuesday’s inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 moved beyond the fundamentals of cannabis medicine and its potential, to the practical realities of prescribing this relatively new medicine in the […]
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Cannabis Health Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways Part 1
On Tuesday, November 25, nearly 200 healthcare professionals, patient advocates, cannabis educators, and industry leaders converged on London’s Conway Hall for the inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium. The event embodied the UK medical cannabis industry’s […]
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Medical Cannabis and Dementia: What Does the Evidence Say?
A number of studies have explored whether medicinal cannabis could be used to treat some of the common symptoms.
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Why Real-World Evidence is Key in Medical Cannabis Research
Is regulators’ focus on randomised controlled trials holding back progress in medical cannabis research?
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Portugal Debates Path Forward for Medical Cannabis: Key Takeaways From PTMC Lisbon 2025
Portugal hosted its seventh international conference on medical cannabis (PTMC) in central Lisbon last week.
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Medical Cannabis is ‘Promising Treatment’ for Women Struggling to Reach Orgasm, Review Finds
A new review has found ‘consistent evidence’ that cannabis improves sexual function in women.
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Podcast | From Anecdote to Evidence: Using Data for Advanced Access with Releaf & Dr Anne Katrin Schlag
In a special edition of the Business of Cannabis Podcast, we go from anecdote to evidence with Dr Anne Katrin Schlag, Head of Research at Drug Science, and Graham Woodward, Chief Operating Officer at Releaf.
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Largest Study of Medical Cannabis in Patients With OCD Finds ‘Substantial Improvements’
Medical cannabis may improve quality of life for people living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
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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.
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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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How Clinics Can Help Remove Professional Stigma Around Medical Cannabis
Cannabis clinics can play a crucial role in changing this landscape by setting high professional standards and ensuring patients receive the same level of care as with any other medical treatment.
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Hundreds of UK Families Giving Children Illegal Cannabis Due to Lack of NHS Access
Almost 400 families were found to be sourcing illegal cannabis products having been unable to get a prescription on the NHS.
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Ananda Aiming to ‘Meet Regulators at Their Point of Need’ As it Secures More Major UK Clinical Cannabis Trials
Via Business of Cannabis UK-based biotech firm Ananda Developments has solidified its position as a driving force in clinical cannabis research in Europe, announcing the launch of two more major […]
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CBD Shows Promise in Treatment of Endometriosis, Say Leading Women’s Health Researchers
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh say CBD is a “promising therapeutic agent” due to its varying effects on the body.
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NHS Accused Of “Failing Patients” As Families Make Fresh Plea For Access
Six years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, new figures reveal lack of NHS prescribing.
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UCL Launches 2 Medical Cannabis Trials Into Childhood Epilepsy, but Experts Warn It Is Not the Solution Many Have Been Waiting For
Researchers say they are working to get two long-awaited NHS clinical trials underway to investigate the role of cannabis-based medicines in severe forms of epilepsy.
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UK researchers find medical cannabis improves quality of life in MS and osteoarthritis
The latest UK research points to the potential benefits of medical cannabis in two long-term conditions.
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UK data links medical cannabis to improvements in ADHD patients
Patients showed improvements in sleep, anxiety and overall quality of life.
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Five years of medical cannabis, five NHS prescriptions – how did we get here?
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, we look back at the last five years.