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Written question asked by Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative) on Friday, 21 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2020. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Cannabidiol: Side Effects

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his Department's policy to undertake further research on the side effects of cannabidiol products.

Answer

The Department’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including on cannabidiol products; it is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money and scientific quality. The NIHR has identified research on cannabis-based medicinal products as a priority and has issued two calls for research proposals on this area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18722
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Research Side effects Cannabidiol
Link
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