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Q1
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Two children in Julian Sturdy's constituency have severe epilepsy and are self-funding cannabis drug Bedrolite as their only means of controlling it. The Secretary of State has agreed to meet him to discuss this issue.
What action is being taken to make Bedrolite available on the NHS for families such as the two in my constituency who rely on it?
Acknowledges the issue, agrees to meet Julian Sturdy later this month to discuss it, mentions two licensed cannabis-based medicines recently made available for prescribing on the NHS, ongoing work with health system, industry, researchers to improve evidence base and lower costs.
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