The UK government has announced a review of the current regulations on medical cannabis. This move could provide much-needed relief to patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, and epilepsy.

The current regulations on medical cannabis in the UK are quite restrictive, and only a limited number of conditions are eligible for treatment. This means that many patients who could benefit from medical cannabis are unable to access it.

A review of the current regulations is a positive step towards making medical cannabis more accessible to patients in the UK. I hope that the review will result in a more flexible and patient-centered approach to medical cannabis regulation.

Here are some of the potential benefits of expanding the use of medical cannabis in the UK:

• Reduced reliance on opioids: Medical cannabis can be an effective alternative to opioids for pain management. Opioids are addictive and can have serious side effects, so reducing our reliance on them would be a significant benefit.
• Improved quality of life: Medical cannabis can help to improve the quality of life for patients with a variety of medical conditions. For example, it can help to reduce pain, anxiety, and seizures.
• Reduced healthcare costs: Medical cannabis can be a cost-effective treatment for some conditions. For example, it has been shown to be a more cost-effective treatment for chronic pain than opioids.

I hope that the UK government will take these potential benefits into account when reviewing the current regulations on medical cannabis. I believe that expanding the use of medical cannabis could have a significant positive impact on the lives of many patients in the UK.

The UK government announced a review of the current regulations on medical cannabis on June 19, 2023. The review is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

 The UK government announced a review of the current regulations on medical cannabis on June 19, 2023¹. This review could potentially expand the use of medical cannabis in the UK, providing relief to patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, and epilepsy.

The potential benefits of expanding the use of medical cannabis in the UK are significant:

• Reduced reliance on opioids: Medical cannabis can be an effective alternative to opioids for pain management. Opioids are addictive and can have serious side effects, so reducing our reliance on them would be a significant benefit.
• Improved quality of life: Medical cannabis can help to improve the quality of life for patients with a variety of medical conditions. For example, it can help to reduce pain, anxiety, and seizures.
• Reduced healthcare costs: Medical cannabis can be a cost-effective treatment for some conditions. For example, it has been shown to be a more cost-effective treatment for chronic pain than opioids.

The review is expected to be completed by the end of the year¹. It’s hoped that the review will result in a more flexible and patient-centered approach to medical cannabis regulation¹.

Learn more:

1. practiceguides.chambers.com2. practiceguides.chambers.com3. gov.uk4. gov.uk