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Multiple sclerosis patient hails Sativex cannabis spray

Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:16 am
by MSUK
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A Birkdale mum, with multiple sclerosis, has hailed a new drug containing cannabis for easing the symptoms of her condition.

Fiona Caplan, 51, first tried out the medicine, Sativex, five months ago and found it aided her movements by relieving the stiffness in her legs.

The mother-of-one had to buy the drug privately as it was not available on the NHS, but now Sativex has been granted a license on the NHS and may soon be available on prescription.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1814