118% Surge in UK Cannabis Prescriptions Approaching the sixth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, private prescriptions are on the rise, but broader awareness among professionals and the public still lags behind.
After almost six years of medical cannabis being available on prescription in the UK, the numbers look promising.
The sector has grown significantly in the last few years, with the CQC reporting a 118% increase in private prescriptions of unlicensed cannabis-based medicines between 2021-23. A separate FOI revealed 300,000 items were prescribed during this time and there are now thought to be upwards of 35,000 patients holding prescriptions in the UK.
But while patient numbers are undoubtedly increasing, there remains a huge knowledge gap when it comes to the level of awareness among healthcare professionals and the wider public.
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