Why is it so hard to get medical cannabis in the UK?

Published: April 22, 2024, 3:39 p.m.

b'In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK. \\xa0\\xa0

And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions.

That\\u2019s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can access free treatment, forcing many to turn to private prescriptions.

So, why is it so restrictive? And how can things be changed?

ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Faye Barker what you need to know...'