The trial, which began in 2021, is assessing the safety and efficacy of medicinal cannabis for a range of conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. The Isle of Man government has extended the trial of medicinal cannabis for another year. The trial, which began in 2021, is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

The decision to extend the trial is based on positive feedback from patients and healthcare professionals. Patients have reported that medicinal cannabis has helped to improve their symptoms and quality of life. Healthcare professionals have said that medicinal cannabis is a safe and effective treatment for a number of conditions.

The extension of the trial will allow researchers to collect more data on the long-term safety and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis. The data will be used to inform the development of a long-term policy on medicinal cannabis on the Isle of Man.sharemore_vert

Sure, here are more details about the Isle of Man medicinal cannabis trial:

Background

The Isle of Man government launched a pilot scheme for medicinal cannabis in December 2021. The scheme was initially due to run for one year, but the government has now announced that it will be extended for another year.

Objectives of the trial

The trial is assessing the safety and efficacy of medicinal cannabis for a range of conditions, including:

• Chronic pain
• Epilepsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Cancer
• Palliative care

Outcomes of the trial

The trial is still ongoing, but initial feedback has been positive. Patients have reported that medicinal cannabis has helped to improve their symptoms and quality of life. Healthcare professionals have said that medicinal cannabis is a safe and effective treatment for a number of conditions.

Next steps

The extension of the trial will allow researchers to collect more data on the long-term safety and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis. The data will be used to inform the development of a long-term policy on medicinal cannabis on the Isle of Man.

Additional details

• The trial is open to adults aged 18 and over who are Isle of Man residents.
• Patients can access medicinal cannabis through a prescription from their GP.
• The cost of medicinal cannabis is not covered by the Isle of Man government.
• Isle of Man Government. (2021, December 1). Medicinal cannabis pilot scheme launched. https://www.isleofmangsc.com/
• BBC News. (2022, December 1). Isle of Man medicinal cannabis dispensing service begins. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-47130945
• Manx Radio. (2023, November 22). Manx medicinal cannabis trial to continue while long-term policy set. 
• https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/health/what-is-happening-with-medicinal-cannabis-586478

The Isle of Man government launched a pilot scheme for medicinal cannabis in December 2021¹. The scheme was initially due to run for one year, but the government has now announced that it will be extended for another year².

The trial is assessing the safety and efficacy of medicinal cannabis for a range of conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis². Karsons Pharmacy in Onchan was given the island’s first license to dispense private prescriptions under the year-long pilot scheme².

The decision to extend the trial is based on positive feedback from patients and healthcare professionals². About 1,700 medicinal cannabis prescriptions have been dispensed by Karsons to 380 patients since the trial began².

The extension of the trial will allow researchers to collect more data on the long-term safety and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis². The data will be used to inform the development of a long-term policy on medicinal cannabis on the Isle of Man².

The trial is open to adults aged 18 and over who are Isle of Man residents². Patients can access medicinal cannabis through a prescription from their GP². The cost of medicinal cannabis is not covered by the Isle of Man government².

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