More research is needed to justify use of 'medicinal' cannabis: UK agencies
A concerted campaign to unlock the use of cannabis to treat severe childhood epilepsy prompted the British authorities last year to sanction its use in certain patients, when other medicines have failed, after consultation with a specialist doctor. On Thursday, NHS England and cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE unveiled their preliminary recommendations on the adoption of cannabis-derived medicines for a variety of conditions. In short, they want more research to justify the medical use of cannabis.
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