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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Experts issue medical cannabis warning to millions of Britons

England’s patient safety commissioner Professor Henrietta Hughes said there was a need for urgent action to protect the public when they buy medical cannabis online - (Getty/iStock)

Nearly two million unlicensed cannabis items were prescribed privately in England over the past 12 months according to new figures, prompting a warning over potential risks to patients.

England’s patient safety commissioner Professor Henrietta Hughes said that immediate measures are required to safeguard people purchasing medical cannabis on online platforms.

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