Medical cannabis has been legal since 2018, but it is never a first-line...

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Medical cannabis has been legal since 2018, but it is never a first-line treatment. Access requires a specialist assessment plus proof of two failed prior therapies. As NHS options remain quite limited, many people now turn to private clinics for care.