Legal cannabis: Inside the UK's first fully licensed facility


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Every aspect of the facility has been designed to ensure that the cannabis plants are cultivated in the perfect environment that allows them to flourish. The temperature, humidity and lighting are all carefully controlled by an automated system, which is integrated with a sophisticated air filtration system, keeping out pests and diseases.

The plants are grown hydroponically, which means that they are cultivated in a nutrient-rich solution rather than soil. It allows for the precise control of the plant’s essential nutrients, water and pH levels.

The plant rooms are equipped with CCTV cameras, and the activities of all personnel are recorded to ensure that the plants are not tampered with in any way.

The cannabis plants are harvested when they reach maturity, and moved to a drying chamber where their moisture content is reduced and they are prepared for distribution to pharmacies across the UK.

The product that is finally delivered to the pharmacy is of the highest quality, having undergone rigorous testing by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to ensure that it meets the standards for medicinal use.

The Dalgety facility represents the future of medicinal cannabis production in the UK, and is a shining example of the technological advances that are being made in the field.

Its founders hope that its success will help to change attitudes towards medicinal cannabis, and ensure that patients who can benefit from its use have access to a reliable and safe source of the drug.

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