UK Medical Cannabis Registry: a case series analysing clinical outcomes of medicinal cannabis therapy for fibromyalgia - Takeaways - MDSpire

UK Medical Cannabis Registry: a case series analysing clinical outcomes of medicinal cannabis therapy for fibromyalgia

  • By

  • Madhur Varadpande

  • Simon Erridge

  • Arushika Aggarwal

  • Evonne Clarke

  • Katy McLachlan

  • Ross Coomber

  • Shelley Barnes

  • Alia Darweish Medniuk

  • Rahul Guru

  • Wendy Holden

  • Mohammed Sajad

  • Robert Searle

  • Azfer Usmani

  • Sanjay Varma

  • James J. Rucker

  • Michael Platt

  • Mikael H. Sodergren

  • December 4, 2025

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    Fibromyalgia affects 5.4% of adults, primarily women, and is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues.

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    Current treatments for fibromyalgia, including pregabalin and antidepressants, often have limited efficacy and high discontinuation rates.

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    Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) show promise for fibromyalgia, with observational studies indicating improvements in pain and quality of life.

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    The UK Medical Cannabis Registry collects data on CBMP outcomes, providing insights into patient-reported outcomes and adverse events.

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    This case series aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CBMPs in fibromyalgia patients, highlighting the need for further research in this area.

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UK Medical Cannabis Registry: a case series analysing clinical outcomes of medicinal cannabis therapy for fibromyalgia

  • by Madhur Varadpande, Simon Erridge, Arushika Aggarwal, Evonne Clarke, Katy McLachlan, Ross Coomber, Shelley Barnes, Alia Darweish Medniuk, Rahul Guru, Wendy Holden, Mohammed Sajad, Robert Searle, Azfer Usmani, Sanjay Varma, James J. Rucker, Michael Platt, Mikael H. Sodergren

  • December 4, 2025

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