In 2018, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 were updated to allow specialist...

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In 2018, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 were updated to allow specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicines like Sativex and Epidyolex, though recreational cannabis remains illegal as a Class B drug