Since 2018, medical cannabis has been available in the UK as a regulated...

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Since 2018, medical cannabis has been available in the UK as a regulated medicine, prescribed by specialists following clear guidelines from NICE. This approach aims to ensure treatments are evidence-based and safely managed within the healthcare system