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February 7, 2024
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Epilepsy Patient goes from 140 seizures a year to less than one a month with the help of medicinal cannabis prescription

Medicann Patient Spotlight Shaun

Shaun Murphy, from Jersey has been prescribed medicinal cannabis by Medicann and is raising awareness for International Epilepsy Day.

Monday 12 February marks International Epilepsy Day, and Medicann patient Shaun Murphy is raising awareness about medicinal cannabis and how it has improved his quality of life whilst managing his epilepsy condition.

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