Medicinal cannabis has been legal since 2018, but it's not a first-line...

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Medicinal cannabis has been legal since 2018, but it's not a first-line arthritis treatment. Access requires a specialist assessment—usually via private clinics—only after standard therapies fail. Please discuss all options with your GP or consultant.