Since 2018, the UK has regulated medical cannabis as a prescription-only...

https://www.tumblr.com/magnificentapexwonder/822268957929144320/whats-the-biggest-reason-stigma-still-lingers

Since 2018, the UK has regulated medical cannabis as a prescription-only medicine, available through specialist doctors following clear guidance from NICE. This approach ensures treatments are evidence-based and carefully monitored