Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 10 October 2025
Welcome to this week’s round-up in medicinal cannabis. Chronic pain remains one of the most common and challenging health concerns, affecting millions across the UK. Yet many people continue to find that conventional painkillers offer only limited relief. This week, we look at how medicinal cannabis is emerging as a promising alternative, with growing evidence and real-world experiences showing how it improves quality of life where traditional approaches fall short.
When Conventional Pain Relief Falls Short Medicinal Cannabis May Be the Answer
A recent article explored how many people living with chronic pain are discovering that over-the-counter medicines often offer only limited or short-term relief. For some, this has opened the door to exploring medicinal cannabis as a more sustainable, holistic approach to managing pain and improving quality of life.
Medicinal cannabis is increasingly being viewed as a forward-looking option, one that supports patients in reducing reliance on conventional painkillers while addressing symptoms such as sleep disruption, inflammation and anxiety.
Patient Survey: Long-Term Use for Chronic Pain Shows Promise
A large survey involving 1,450 patients using medical cannabis for chronic pain has given incredible results: 86% reported moderate to significant pain relief and 72.4% rated their benefit in the 8-10/10 range. Importantly, many participants were able to reduce or discontinue other prescription pain medications: 35% stopped taking them entirely, while others reduced dosage or number. Beyond pain relief, users reported enhanced sleep, mobility and emotional wellbeing, suggesting that benefits may be multi-dimensional.
Women, Menopause and Chronic Pain: A Personal Narrative of Renewal
In The Independent, a feature tells the story of a 55-year-old woman who had struggled with severe pain, sleep disruption and mood changes during menopause, conditions that over-the-counter and antidepressant therapies failed to resolve. After switching to medicinal cannabis, she reports regaining balance, improved mood, better sleep and a renewed sense of identity.
Her experience underscores both the promise and the unevenness of access: though she found relief privately, she notes that NHS pathways remain largely unavailable for patients like her.
This week highlights a clear theme: as awareness grows and patient experiences continue to show positive outcomes, medicinal cannabis is becoming recognised as a meaningful option in managing chronic pain and improving quality of life. From real-world evidence to individual success stories, the message is consistent; patients deserve safe, supported access to treatments that work for them.
If you’re wondering whether medicinal cannabis might be right for you, the first step is to check your eligibility. At Medicann we make this process simple and secure regardless of where you are in the UK or Channel Islands. Use our Eligibility Checker today and take that first step toward specialist, patient-centred care.
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