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You may feel cautious about trying cannabis-based treatments.

But if you’re frustrated with NHS waiting lists, passed between specialists and suffering side effects from ineffective medications. Medical cannabis treatments may improve your quality of life.

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What are CBPMs?

CBPMs (Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use) are medical cannabis products prescribed to manage various health conditions. Legal in the UK since 2018, they are carefully regulated to ensure safety and quality.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can typically receive a prescription within a week after completing the registration process.

Common conditions treated with medical cannabis include:

  • Chronic pain
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Epilepsy
  • Insomnia
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Chemotherapy-induced nausea

Check out our list of conditions or click here directly to check your eligibility.

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (e.g., tried at least two previous treatments for your condition).
  2. Get your NHS login.
  3. Complete the eligibility questionnaire.
  4. Book an initial consultation (£149).
  5. Receive your prescription within a week.
  6. Follow-ups in Month 2 (£74), Month 5 (£29), and quarterly (£74).

Medical cannabis can be prescribed as:

  • Inhaled (via a medical vaporiser).
  • Oils (oral ingestion).
  • Tinctures (sublingual application).

To maintain potency, follow these tips:

  • Keep it airtight.
  • Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
  • Maintain consistent humidity.
  • Keep out of reach of children and others.
  • Retain original packaging for legality.

Driving while impaired is illegal, regardless of whether the substance is prescribed. However, if you are not impaired, you may legally drive, even if THC is detectable in your system. THC levels do not always indicate impairment, as this varies from person to person. Patients must understand their reactions and side effects to their medication.

As a medical cannabis patient, it is your responsibility to monitor your tolerance and ensure you can drive safely. If you feel your medication affects your ability to drive, make the executive decision to avoid driving to protect your safety and that of others.

We recommend carrying your prescription with you while driving. This provides clarity in case law enforcement queries the presence of medical cannabis. Always prioritise safety and compliance with legal standards.

Initial consultation: £149
Follow-ups: £74 (Month 2), £29 (Month 5), Quarterly £74

Proof of Lawful Possession

As a medical cannabis patient in the UK, Isle of Man, Jersey, or Guernsey, you are not required to carry specific identification to prove your status. However, you must be able to demonstrate lawful possession of your medication. This can be done by providing:

  • Pharmacy dispensing label: Attached to the original medication packaging and displaying your name and prescription details.
  • Prescription copy: A paper or electronic copy of your valid prescription.

We recommend keeping an electronic copy of your prescription on your device for convenience in case of law enforcement queries.

Equality and Protection Under the Law

Medical cannabis patients are protected under the Equality Act (2010):

  1. No compulsory disclosure: It is unlawful for private companies, police, or councils to demand private medical information. While you can voluntarily share your prescription, you cannot be forced to do so.
  2. Reasonable adjustments: Businesses and workplaces must make reasonable accommodations for you to use your medication as prescribed, including on their premises.
  3. No discrimination: You cannot be treated unfairly or denied access to services due to your medical cannabis prescription.

Police Verification of Lawful Possession

Police officers are required to follow specific procedures to verify lawful possession. They may:

  1. Check the pharmacy label on your medication packaging.
  2. Review a copy of your prescription.

Clinics and pharmacies cannot share your medical information with law enforcement without explicit consent, except in extreme cases such as preventing serious harm or investigating a significant crime.

  1. Confirm the destination allows medical cannabis.
  2. Obtain a certified travel letter from your clinic.
  3. Carry copies of your prescription and travel letter at all times.

No, medical cannabis must be consumed via a prescribed method, such as a vaporizer. Smoking or mixing it with tobacco is illegal under UK law and could result in prosecution.