UK patient registry links medical cannabis with improvement in quality of life
The UK’s largest registry of medical cannabis patients has shown a statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life following the prescription of medical cannabis. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, a leading scientific journal, has published new data this week from The UK Medical Cannabis Registry. The registry assesses real-world evidence from the largest patient sample […]
Sapphire Medical Clinics launches education platform for patients
Sapphire Medical Clinics has announced the launch of its patient-focused education service within the Sapphire Institute for Medical Cannabis Education – the group’s CPD-certified training platform for healthcare professionals. The multi-award-winning Sapphire Medical Clinics was the first Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registered clinic in the UK. Following the launch of […]
Sapphire Medical Clinics to present key data on medical cannabis and quality of life
A UK-based multi-award-winning medical cannabis clinic will present six abstracts focused on the latest research on cannabinoids. The findings are based on data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, which will be presented during the 31st Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on Cannabinoids (ICRS2021). During ICRS2021, Sapphire Medical will present data from patients treated […]
Scotland’s first patients receive medical cannabis prescriptions
Following the opening of Scotland’s first legal medical cannabis clinic, patients in Scotland are finally receiving their first prescriptions for medical cannabis products. Sapphire Medical Clinics opened their first Scotland clinic in the central city of Stirling back in March this year after receiving approval from regulators. In their opening days, the clinic received hundreds […]
Hundreds of Patients Seek Help from Medical Cannabis Clinic in Scotland
Over 500 patients in Scotland are seeking medical cannabis prescriptions as the first legal clinic opens in the country. In March 2021, Sapphire Medical Clinics became the first medical cannabis clinic to receive Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registration to safely prescribe medical cannabis products across the country. Despite medical cannabis being legalised in Scotland at […]
EMMAC Life Sciences Group Launches First Medical Cannabis Flower for UK Market
EMMAC, Europe’s largest independent medical cannabis company, has announced the launch of its first range of unlicensed medical cannabis flower products for the UK market. Only weeks after Curaleaf Holdings had agreed to buy EMMAC, EMMAC has teamed up with Sapphire Medical Clinics to offer the high THC flower product on prescription for a limited […]
Sapphire Medical Announces Free CPD Certified Medical Cannabis Course
Sapphire, the UK’s first Care Quality Commission registered cannabis clinic, has become the first clinic to have a course independently evaluated for Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) purposes by The CPD Certification Service. “An overview of Medical Cannabis for Healthcare Professionals” has received the CPD certification, which gives medical professionals the assurance that the course’s content […]
Sapphire Medical Clinics Extends its Access Scheme to Offer More Affordable Medical Cannabis Treatment
Following the overwhelming success of the Sapphire Access Scheme in June, the initiative has officially been extended and will provide patients with reduced costs treatments. Sapphire Medical Clinics has announced that from 1 January, the first 2,000 patients will be offered more affordable medical cannabis treatment. According to the organisation, prices will start from £100 […]
Cancheck Awards: Sapphire and CLINN Named as Best Medicinal Cannabis Clinics
Sapphire Medical Clinics and CLINN have been chosen by Cancheck as the very first winners of the ‘Best Medicinal Cannabis Clinic’ Award in the UK and Europe, respectively. Our readers will have met with Sapphire for a few times over the last few years – most recently in October when they announced the launch of […]
Billy Caldwell Became the First UK Patient to Receive Lifelong Medicinal Cannabis Prescription on the NHS
In a landmark decision, the severely epileptic teenager, Billy Caldwell, will become the first UK patient to be given NHS prescribed medicinal cannabis. Following years of campaigning, experts claim the move could pave the way for thousands of patients to receive the treatment across the UK. Billy’s first batch of medicine, prescribed by a private […]