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Medical Cannabis Access Programme launch enables compassionate access to cannabis for medical reasons

By karolina Updated 3 min read
Dr Máirín Ryan HIQA’s Deputy CEO and Director of Health Technology Assessment (002)

Minister for Health Simon Harris has signed legislation which will allow for the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme on a pilot basis for five years.

The Programme will facilitate access to cannabis-based products for medical use in line with legislation.

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