Cannabis-based drugs to help epilepsy and MS approved for NHS use

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Campaigners welcome the move but say thousands of other people who could benefit from cannabis-based drugs are left in limbo.

"It is this kind of whole plant extract that has been shown to be life-transforming for a significant number of children, including these involved in the high-profile cases of last year which led to medical cannabis being legalised."

However, many doctors have been reluctant to do so, citing a lack of clear guidance on prescribing and issues over funding for the drugs. Simon Wigglesworth, deputy chief executive at Epilepsy Action, welcomed the decision to recommend Epidyolex. People are using it for all sorts of things including pain, anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy and general wellness

 

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Just legalise it fully. I see alcohol which kills 6000 people in the uk alone each year is still a fine legal drug but cannabis that has never killed a single person from direct use worldwide ever is still the bad boy

Yes believe it when u see it given out on prescription. Can't trust any1 in authority nowadays.

This is just another fantastic way to make money from a herb that can be grown by anyone with knowledge and the correct equipment

About time 👏

Those people need iodine, not cannabis!!!

Out law all drug use

Excellent.....good results and minimal side effects.

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