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  • Department issues first licence to possess and supply medicinal cannabis

    Date published: 26 July 2018

    The Department of Health confirmed today a licence to supply and possess medicinal cannabis has been granted to the parents of Sophia Gibson

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    The Department would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge that this has been a lengthy process for the family and would like to thank the family for their patience.

    Our thoughts and sincere best wishes are with Sophia.

    Notes to editors:

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