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<p>The Government revised the law to allow specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based
products, where clinically appropriate and in the best interests of patients. However,
the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence does not recommend that cannabis-based
medicines are offered to manage chronic pain due to lack of evidence on safety and
efficacy and recommends further research. Until such evidence is available, no assessment
can be made on cost effectiveness. The funding of private prescriptions is the responsibility
of patients seeking those treatments.</p>
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