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Why Medical Cannabis Needs to be Regulated?
The MHRA’s role in regulating medicinal cannabis has followed a similar pattern to its work with other medicines. As with any medicine, we need to ensure that medicinal cannabis products are properly tested and reviewed before they can be sold on the UK market.
Cannabis Regulation in the UK:
In the United Kingdom, cannabis has been illegal for many years. Even for those who manage to stay within the law, it’s difficult to access. The process of obtaining a doctor’s prescription is time-consuming and can be expensive.
There are currently very few places in the UK where medical cannabis can be legally bought and sold. However, this could soon change. Legalising medical cannabis in the UK is a huge step forward for people with serious medical conditions like epilepsy. But it’s only the beginning of what needs to be done, as local regulations must be put in place to address specific health issues.
There are many different types of medical cannabis products, so it’s important that regulations include specific rules for each type. For example, there should be clear guidelines on how much medical cannabis can be purchased and kept at home. It should also be clear how much cannabis can be recommended for each patient.
The government will have an obligation to ensure that the supply and sale of medical cannabis is controlled. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will be responsible for this regulation under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. The MHRA is tasked with ensuring that appropriate standards are met when supplying medical cannabis products to patients. They must also be carrying out regular inspection procedures. This is to ensure companies are staying on top of medical cannabis being regulated.
MHRA's Role in Regulating Medical Cannabis:
In the UK, it’s illegal for someone to grow their own cannabis plants for medical use. But what if you’re a sick person who can’t afford the cost of buying your medicine?
That’s where the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) comes in. The MHRA has responsibility for regulating medicinal products. They oversee everything from plant-based medicines to vaccines.
The MHRA is an independent regulatory body set up in 2001. It was set up to ensure that medicines, medical devices and cosmetics are safe, effective and of high quality. It’s responsible for ensuring the safety of medicines and medical devices that are placed on the market in the UK. It also oversees the licensing of companies involved in manufacturing, importing or exporting goods.
The MHRA’s role in medicinal cannabis being regulated has followed a similar pattern to its work with other medicines. As with any medicine, we need to ensure that medicinal cannabis products are properly tested and reviewed before sold on the UK market.
The MHRA hopes that by giving patients greater access to their medicine, they’ll be able to ease the burden on the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS is already struggling with a growing workload as more people are asking for help in accessing medicinal cannabis — and it’s not getting any easier as more countries like Canada and Australia legalise its use.
