Glossary
Controlled Drug
In the UK, medical cannabis and CBPMs have been classed as controlled drugs and schedule 2 medicines, which means that they are regulated by the British Government to ensure their safety.
Controlled drugs have strict legal controls surrounding their prescription, supply, storage and distribution to ensure their safety. In the UK, cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPM) are classed as controlled drugs and schedule 2 medicines.
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