Since 2018, the UK has allowed medical cannabis to be prescribed by specialists...

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Since 2018, the UK has allowed medical cannabis to be prescribed by specialists under strict regulations and evidence-based guidelines from NICE. This shift aims to provide a controlled and safer access route within the healthcare system