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Scythian Biosciences Applauds the UK Government’s Decision to Legalize Medical Cannabis

https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/12/1620519/0/en/Scythian-Biosciences-Applauds-the-UK-Government-s-Decision-to-Legalize-Medical-Cannabis.html

October 12, 2018 08:15 ET | Source: Scythian Biosciences Corp.

Scythian’s Chief Medical Officer, The Famed Dr. Barnes, Receives National Praise for His Advocacy, Education and Tireless Leadership from Government, Media and Medical Organizations to Assist in Making This Major Event Happen

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scythian Biosciences Corp. (the "Company" or “Scythian”) (CSE:SCYB) (Frankfurt:9SB) (OTC – Nasdaq Intl:SCCYF) applauds the United Kingdom’s decision to allow specialist doctors the option to legally issue prescriptions for cannabis-based medicines when they believe patients could benefit from the treatment. Specialist doctors in England, Wales and Scotland will be able to prescribe cannabis-derived medicines in less than a month.

The law change, passed in Parliament yesterday, came after Home Secretary Sajid Javid listened to concerns from parents of children with conditions such as severe epilepsy. Over the summer an urgent review of cannabis-based medicinal products was called following an outcry over two young epilepsy sufferers, Alfie Dingley and Billy Caldwell, being denied access to cannabis oil.

“Congratulations to the UK Government and Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and a special congratulations to our own Chief Medical Officer, Michael Barnes, whose years of work, collaborative efforts with members of government and insatiable dedication to legalizing medicinal cannabis use helped make this decision occur,” said CEO Brady Cobb. “Scythian is proud to have you as a senior leader of our team and strongly supports your ongoing initiatives.”