FDA approves first cannabis-based drug

Epidiolex treats two types of epileptic syndromes

The drug is expected to become available in the fall

(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration approved a cannabis-based drug for the first time, the agency said Monday.

Epidiolex was recommended for approval by an advisory committee in April, and the agency had until this week to make a decision.

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