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Medical cannabis is legal and Portugal grows a lot of it, but patients can’t access it

Video. Portugal is a major medical cannabis grower but not for local patients

Updated: 21/04/2024 - 17:47 GMT+2

In 2023, Portugal exported 11 tonnes of cannabis but only 17 kg were sold within its borders. Patients still resort to the black market although the plant is legal in the country

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