Is creating a large body of evidence on medical cannabis the only way to convince policymakers that this plant medicine should be made as widely available, and affordable, as other approved prescription medications?
Medical Cannabis should not only be prescribed by a medical professional but also should be available at any Pharmacy. If it is tried and tested and meets the specification then it should be available on shelves of pharmacies. If one can buy Whiskey or Cigarettes on the shelf ( With strengths and warnings, Cannabis can also be with appropriate labels ).
I think you've raised a good point, but what we currently have limited information on is how these medicines interact with other commonly prescribed medications. It may be sensible in the first instance to maintain the current prescribing legislation and keep this between doctors and their patients until we have this critical safety information?
Medical Cannabis should not only be prescribed by a medical professional but also should be available at any Pharmacy. If it is tried and tested and meets the specification then it should be available on shelves of pharmacies. If one can buy Whiskey or Cigarettes on the shelf ( With strengths and warnings, Cannabis can also be with appropriate labels ).
I think you've raised a good point, but what we currently have limited information on is how these medicines interact with other commonly prescribed medications. It may be sensible in the first instance to maintain the current prescribing legislation and keep this between doctors and their patients until we have this critical safety information?