A pain-relieving cannabis spray

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A pain-relieving cannabis spray called Sativex could be available in the UK by the end of this year. Clinical trials show that cannabis can relieve chronic pain for many people especially those suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and nerve injuries. It may in the future also be useful for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and epilepsy. The tests for the product are in the last stage of drug evaluation before approval and show that cannabis-based medicine significantly reduces pain. The drug is sprayed in a controlled dose under the tongue where it is absorbed straight into the bloodstream, taking effect within 30 minutes. Dr Notcutt, head of the Paget Hospital in Norfolk where some of the trials are taking place says that the spray not only relieves pain it also offers patients a far greater quality of life and if used at night ‘suddenly sufferers have a decent night’s sleep’. Website: www.gwpharm.com/cann_index.html