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NHS Scotland to fund clinical trial on CBD and endometriosis
It is hoped the findings will lead to a UK-wide study of cannabinoids in endometriosis-associated pain.
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Cannabis-in-brief: First ‘victory’ for medical cannabis in Ukraine, Scotland’s bold approach to drugs and pain comes out top in trials
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
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Scotland praised for ‘bold and welcome’ proposals to decriminalise drug use
Scottish leaders say it’s time to start approaching drug use from a public health, rather than a criminal justice, perspective.
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Cannabis-based Sativex to be available on NHS in Scotland
Until now, Sativex has been approved for use on the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not in Scotland.
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Over 1,000 patients treated at Scotland medical cannabis clinic
Sapphire Medical is marking the one year anniversary of the opening of Scotland’s first and only medical cannabis clinic.
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Scotland approves Epidyolex for tuberous sclerosis-related epilepsy
Epidyolex can now be prescribed on the NHS for epilepsy-related tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
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Scotland’s First Minister rules out medical cannabis on NHS despite brother’s plea
Dean Gray’s heartfelt plea on behalf of his brother has failed to deliver the good news he hoped for.
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Inside Scotland’s first medical cannabis production facility
With a 120,000 square ft facility in development, Hilltop Leaf is set to become one of the largest cannabis production companies in the UK.
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First medical cannabis clinic approved in Scotland
Scotland’s first medical cannabis clinic has been approved by regulators. Sapphire Medical Clinic has become the first cannabis clinic to be approved by Scottish regulators in a landmark and potentially […]
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Cannabis-based drug approved for NHS use in Scotland
The first cannabis-based medicine has been approved on the NHS in Scotland to treat children with rare forms of epilepsy. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved Epidyolex, a cannabidiol […]
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Study Links Medical Cannabis to Sustained Improvements in Endometriosis Symptoms
Women with endometriosis reported less pain and better sleep after taking medical cannabis, according to a UK study.
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Medical Cannabis in Northern Ireland: Access, Law and Clinics in 2026
Medical cannabis has been legal on prescription in Northern Ireland since 1 November 2018.
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Ananda Pharma to Begin Dosing in NHS-Backed CBD Endometriosis Trial
The company has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to begin its ENDOCAN Phase 2 trial in women with endometriosis-associated pain.
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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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Thousands of CBD Products Enter Final Stage of UK Novel Foods Approval
The UK’s long-running project to regulate CBD (cannabidiol) products has taken another major step forward, seeing thousands of products make it to the final phase of the novel foods approval […]
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UK’s First Authorised CBD Products Expected by Spring 2025
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is set to launch an eight-week public consultation period early next year.
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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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Nationwide awareness drive to mark six years of medical cannabis in the UK
Events will take place at several major cities around the UK to mark the sixth anniversary of the law change.
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Cannabis linked to ‘substantial improvements’ in endometriosis symptoms
A new study, based on the experiences of endometriosis patients in Europe, has found cannabis to have a significant impact on wellbeing and quality of life.
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CBD-based drug shows promise for treatment of heart failure in early studies
MRX1 demonstrated “cardioprotective effects” in a pre-clinical study.
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Lyphe UK to Launch Noidecs Vital, a New Low-Cost Medical Cannabis Line
Lyphe is proud to announce the launch of its new low-cost medical cannabis line, Noidecs Vital, designed to address affordability issues for medical patients. Recognising the financial barriers many patients […]
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UK CBD update: FSA issues first positive safety assessments in Novel Food process
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued the first two ‘positive safety assessments’ for CBD (cannabidiol) products as part of its years-long novel foods authorisation process. Chanelle McCoy’s subsidiary, […]
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Cannabis in Europe: 7 reasons to be optimistic in 2024
We asked experts in the European cannabis sector about their predictions for 2024.
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Bill to enable GPs to prescribe cannabis published by CIC
The CIC is running a campaign to call for change on this matter.