Dr Evan Lewis on why the opinion that cannabis is not a medicine is not only outdated, but is also dangerous.
Drugs targeting the endocannbinoid system could be used to treat seizures in Dravet syndrome
The findings have prompted further calls for specialists to be allowed to prescribe on the NHS.
The nasal spray will help the CBD to bypass the liver reducing concerns about drug interactions.
Leading doctors and scientists have responded to new guidance from the BPNA on prescribing cannabis for childhood epilepsy.
Brendan Gorman said the prescription was 'great news' and hopes it will mean more benefits for others.
There is currently only one consultant who specialises in paediatric epilepsy prescribing cannabis in the UK
Those on the frontline say they feel optimistic about a short-term solution being reached.
Patients have been faced with a series of obstacles in their quest for access to NHS prescriptions
The updated guidance has been described as ‘unethical’ by medical cannabis experts.