Cannabis-based medicinal products, such as Sativex, could soon be available to people with multiple sclerosis and other medical conditions on prescription.

A 69-YEAR-OLD woman developed severe mental health problems after taking part in trials of a cannabis-based treatment and died five months later, an inquest heard today.

Cancer patients in severe pain were today offered hope that their suffering could be relieved by a new drug derived from cannabis.

A British company that develops cannabis-based medicines today said one of its drugs had been successful in treating multiple sclerosis as it posted slightly higher half-year losses.

A pioneering cannabis-based medicine designed to treat multiple sclerosis has helped reduce pain in arthritis sufferers, it was announced today.